Reported cases of measles in Italy
Italy: Reported cases of measles was 1,045 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Italy, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Italy stood at 1,045 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2,275.0% on the previous year and up 557.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Italy peaked at 92,188 Cases in 1988 and was at its lowest, 9 Cases, in 2021.
Italy ranks 39th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 44,258 Cases | 23,270 Cases | 67,360 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 45,901 Cases | 18,423 Cases | 92,188 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,470 Cases | 2,908 Cases | 65,013 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,810 Cases | 135 Cases | 10,982 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,063 Cases | 159 Cases | 5,189 Cases | 7 |
| 2020s | 243.2 Cases | 9 Cases | 1,045 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 36 Mozambique 1,237 Cases compare
- 37 Mauritania 1,107 Cases compare
- 38 Liberia 1,053 Cases compare
- 40 Tanzania 992 Cases compare
- 41 Malawi 958 Cases compare
- 42 South Africa 931 Cases compare
More health data for Italy
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 254,017 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 283,668 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 267,288 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 276,964 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 261,395 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 268,958 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 246,920 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 241,914 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 255,898 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 273,787 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Italy?
- Reported cases of measles in Italy was 1,045 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 92,188 Cases in 1988.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 Cases in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for reported cases of measles?
- Italy ranks 39th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 557.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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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