Reported cases of measles in Peru
Peru: Reported cases of measles was 2 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Peru, 1974–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 127 Botswana 3 Cases compare
- 127 Luxembourg 3 Cases compare
- 127 Palestine 3 Cases compare
- 130 Bahrain 2 Cases compare
- 130 Bermuda 2 Cases compare
- 130 East Timor 2 Cases compare
- 130 Finland 2 Cases compare
- 130 Iceland 2 Cases compare
- 130 Lesotho 2 Cases compare
- 130 Maldives 2 Cases compare
- 130 Monaco 2 Cases compare
- 130 North Macedonia 2 Cases compare
- 130 San Marino 2 Cases compare
- 130 Seychelles 2 Cases compare
- 130 Turks and Caicos Islands 2 Cases compare
More health data for Peru
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 273,311 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 288,414 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 278,441 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 286,617 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 276,774 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 283,003 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 277,996 (2025)
- Age population, age 09, male, interpolated 276,094 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 268,335 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 279,713 (2025)
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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