Reported cases of measles in Kuwait
Kuwait: Reported cases of measles was 7 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Kuwait, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 7 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and down 87.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Kuwait peaked at 2,870 Cases in 1974 and was at its lowest, 3 Cases, in 2021.
That places Kuwait 121st 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 | 1,928 Cases | 907 Cases | 2,870 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 962.8 Cases | 70 Cases | 2,595 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 146.7 Cases | 12 Cases | 432 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 13 Cases | 6 Cases | 23 Cases | 3 |
| 2010s | 28.7 Cases | 8 Cases | 62 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.75 Cases | 3 Cases | 7 Cases | 4 |
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More health data for Kuwait
- Age population, age 22, male, interpolated 25,758 (2025)
- Age population, age 19, male, interpolated 25,925 (2025)
- Age population, age 20, female, interpolated 24,505 (2025)
- Age population, age 20, male, interpolated 23,996 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 33,886 (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male 15.0% (2025)
- Age population, age 21, female, interpolated 23,756 (2025)
- Age population, age 21, male, interpolated 24,107 (2025)
- Age population, age 22, female, interpolated 23,391 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 33,704 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Kuwait?
- Reported cases of measles in Kuwait was 7 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 2,870 Cases in 1974.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 Cases in 2021.
- How does Kuwait rank for reported cases of measles?
- Kuwait ranks 121st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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