Reported cases of measles in Mexico
Mexico: Reported cases of measles was 7 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Mexico, 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 Mexico is 7 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 133.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Mexico peaked at 68,782 Cases in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1997.
That places Mexico 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 | 10,897 Cases | 1,530 Cases | 24,035 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 11,648 Cases | 2,776 Cases | 29,730 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,494 Cases | 0 Cases | 68,782 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 17 Cases | 0 Cases | 64 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 Cases | 0 Cases | 5 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 196 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More health data for Mexico
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 1.11 million (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 1.14 million (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 1.10 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 1.15 million (2025)
- Age dependency ratio, young 35.8% (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 1.11 million (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 1.15 million (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 1.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 1.10 million (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 1.14 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Mexico?
- Reported cases of measles in Mexico 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 68,782 Cases in 1990.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1997.
- How does Mexico rank for reported cases of measles?
- Mexico ranks 121st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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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