Reported cases of measles in Netherlands
Netherlands: Reported cases of measles was 202 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Netherlands, 1976–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 202 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2,785.7% on the previous year and up 44.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Netherlands peaked at 2,632 Cases in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2021.
That places Netherlands 75th 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 | 1,128 Cases | 56 Cases | 2,512 Cases | 4 |
| 1980s | 289.6 Cases | 24 Cases | 1,519 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 395.6 Cases | 9 Cases | 2,368 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 130.67 Cases | 1 Cases | 1,019 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 298.5 Cases | 6 Cases | 2,632 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.4 Cases | 0 Cases | 202 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Netherlands
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 94,348 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 96,137 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 98,864 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above 20.9% (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total 3.77 million (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 19.6% (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 94,743 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 1.76 million (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 89,980 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 100,553 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Netherlands?
- Reported cases of measles in Netherlands was 202 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 2,632 Cases in 2013.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2021.
- How does Netherlands rank for reported cases of measles?
- Netherlands ranks 75th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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