Reported cases of measles in Mexico

Mexico: Reported cases of measles was 7 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
7 Cases
World rank
121st
of 210 countries
All-time high
68,782 Cases
in 1990
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1997
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Mexico, 1974–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 119 Hong Kong 9 Cases compare
  2. 120 Gambia 8 Cases compare
  3. 121 Kuwait 7 Cases compare
  4. 123 Brazil 5 Cases compare
  5. 124 Bolivia 4 Cases compare
  6. 124 Estonia 4 Cases compare
  7. 124 Slovakia 4 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Reported cases of measles
Unit
Cases
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
210 places, 9,191 data points, 1974–2024
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