Reported cases of measles in Iraq
Iraq: Reported cases of measles was 32,494 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Iraq, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Iraq is 32,494 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 163.5% on the previous year and up 2,367.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Iraq peaked at 76,329 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 12 Cases, in 2022.
That places Iraq 2nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 60,228 Cases | 37,884 Cases | 76,329 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 25,964 Cases | 7,978 Cases | 64,294 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,377 Cases | 256 Cases | 43,735 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,416 Cases | 230 Cases | 30,328 Cases | 8 |
| 2010s | 830.7 Cases | 15 Cases | 3,799 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,258 Cases | 12 Cases | 32,494 Cases | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 1 Democratic Republic of Congo 311,500 Cases compare
- 3 Ethiopia 31,044 Cases compare
- 4 Kazakhstan 28,147 Cases compare
- 5 Romania 25,505 Cases compare
More health data for Iraq
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 478,123 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 14.27 million (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 60.4% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total 28.46 million (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 501,433 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 492,395 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 513,147 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 538,971 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 466,558 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 516,916 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Iraq?
- Reported cases of measles in Iraq was 32,494 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 76,329 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 Cases in 2022.
- How does Iraq rank for reported cases of measles?
- Iraq ranks 2nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,367.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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