Reported cases of measles in Japan
Japan: Reported cases of measles was 45 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Japan, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Japan recorded 45 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
That represents a change of up 650.0% on the previous year and down 90.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Japan peaked at 34,385 Cases in 1978 and was at its lowest, 6 Cases, in 2021.
Japan ranks 93rd of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 23,695 Cases | 15,217 Cases | 34,385 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 8,082 Cases | 1,753 Cases | 21,471 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,650 Cases | 899 Cases | 5,452 Cases | 5 |
| 2000s | 13,522 Cases | 520 Cases | 33,812 Cases | 8 |
| 2010s | 321.1 Cases | 35 Cases | 742 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 21 Cases | 6 Cases | 45 Cases | 3 |
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More health data for Japan
- Age dependency ratio, young 19.1% (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 533,538 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 557,669 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 526,359 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 549,118 (2025)
- Age dependency ratio 70.2% (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 519,138 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 513,182 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 541,842 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 564,701 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Japan?
- Reported cases of measles in Japan was 45 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 34,385 Cases in 1978.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 Cases in 2021.
- How does Japan rank for reported cases of measles?
- Japan ranks 93rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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