Reported cases of measles in Myanmar
Myanmar: Reported cases of measles was 30 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Myanmar, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 30 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% on the previous year and down 75.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Myanmar peaked at 26,821 Cases in 1981 and was at its lowest, 6 Cases, in 2015.
That places Myanmar 101st 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 | 7,250 Cases | 2,350 Cases | 17,090 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 14,284 Cases | 3,830 Cases | 26,821 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,481 Cases | 791 Cases | 7,900 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 908.3 Cases | 314 Cases | 2,519 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,375 Cases | 6 Cases | 5,252 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.4 Cases | 8 Cases | 444 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More health data for Myanmar
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 461,090 (2025)
- Population, male 49.8% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 433,375 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 18.77 million (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total 13.21 million (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 457,876 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 435,647 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 459,896 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 437,112 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 449,224 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Myanmar?
- Reported cases of measles in Myanmar was 30 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 26,821 Cases in 1981.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 Cases in 2015.
- How does Myanmar rank for reported cases of measles?
- Myanmar ranks 101st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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