Reported cases of measles in Pakistan
Pakistan: Reported cases of measles was 24,709 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Pakistan, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 24,709 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.4% on the previous year and up 1,703.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Pakistan peaked at 55,543 Cases in 1988 and was at its lowest, 386 Cases, in 2015.
Pakistan ranks 6th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 11,885 Cases | 2,353 Cases | 26,263 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 28,868 Cases | 2,349 Cases | 55,543 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,869 Cases | 617 Cases | 21,785 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,422 Cases | 863 Cases | 7,641 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,421 Cases | 386 Cases | 33,007 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,791 Cases | 2,747 Cases | 24,709 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 3 Ethiopia 31,044 Cases compare
- 4 Kazakhstan 28,147 Cases compare
- 5 Romania 25,505 Cases compare
- 7 Russia 22,455 Cases compare
- 8 Uzbekistan 20,940 Cases compare
- 9 Azerbaijan 18,584 Cases compare
More health data for Pakistan
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 3.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 3.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 2.94 million (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 3.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 2.94 million (2025)
- Age population, age 09, female, interpolated 2.93 million (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 2.98 million (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 3.00 million (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 3.13 million (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 2.94 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Pakistan?
- Reported cases of measles in Pakistan was 24,709 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 55,543 Cases in 1988.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 386 Cases in 2015.
- How does Pakistan rank for reported cases of measles?
- Pakistan ranks 6th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,703.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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