Reported cases of measles in Malta
Malta: Reported cases of measles was 10 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10 Cases
World rank
116th
of 210 countries
All-time high
3,348 Cases
in 1978
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2010
Years of data
49
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Malta, 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 Malta stood at 10 Cases.
The figure is down 66.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Malta peaked at 3,348 Cases in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2010.
Malta ranks 116th 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 | 782.5 Cases | 23 Cases | 3,348 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 444.2 Cases | 14 Cases | 1,844 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 12 Cases | 1 Cases | 43 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 3 Cases | 1 Cases | 7 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.12 Cases | 0 Cases | 30 Cases | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 10 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Malta
- Population ages 15-64, female 178,666 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 2,200 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 64.1% (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 2,458 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 2,233 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 2,466 (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male 12.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female 12.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male 38,781 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, male, interpolated 2,441 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Malta?
- Reported cases of measles in Malta was 10 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 3,348 Cases in 1978.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2010.
- How does Malta rank for reported cases of measles?
- Malta ranks 116th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Malta 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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