Reported cases of measles in Peru

Peru: Reported cases of measles was 2 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2 Cases
World rank
130th
of 210 countries
All-time high
22,605 Cases
in 1992
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2001
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Peru, 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

In 2024, reported cases of measles in Peru stood at 2 Cases.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over five years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Peru peaked at 22,605 Cases in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2001.

That places Peru 130th 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 8,292 Cases 3,386 Cases 13,345 Cases 6
1980s 9,134 Cases 1,145 Cases 19,246 Cases 10
1990s 2,733 Cases 10 Cases 22,605 Cases 10
2000s 0.2 Cases 0 Cases 1 Cases 10
2010s 4.8 Cases 0 Cases 42 Cases 10
2020s 0.4 Cases 0 Cases 2 Cases 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Peru?
Reported cases of measles in Peru was 2 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 Peru?
The highest recorded value was 22,605 Cases in 1992.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2001.
How does Peru rank for reported cases of measles?
Peru ranks 130th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Peru 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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