Reported cases of measles in South Korea
South Korea: Reported cases of measles was 49 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in South Korea, 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 South Korea is 49 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 600.0% on the previous year and down 88.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in South Korea peaked at 32,647 Cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2021.
That places South Korea 91st out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 5,152 Cases | 2,533 Cases | 7,328 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,608 Cases | 695 Cases | 6,776 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,908 Cases | 2 Cases | 7,883 Cases | 6 |
| 2000s | 5,606 Cases | 2 Cases | 32,647 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.6 Cases | 2 Cases | 442 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.5 Cases | 0 Cases | 49 Cases | 4 |
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More health data for South Korea
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 224,514 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 226,850 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 243,678 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 231,049 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 234,551 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 223,211 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 214,243 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 212,650 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 222,946 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 240,352 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in South Korea?
- Reported cases of measles in South Korea was 49 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 32,647 Cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2021.
- How does South Korea rank for reported cases of measles?
- South Korea ranks 91st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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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