Reported cases of measles in Philippines
Philippines: Reported cases of measles was 3,844 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Philippines, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Philippines is 3,844 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 32.9% on the previous year and down 93.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Philippines peaked at 81,896 Cases in 1987 and was at its lowest, 9 Cases, in 2006.
That places Philippines 23rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 27,644 Cases | 22,999 Cases | 29,901 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 55,278 Cases | 26,765 Cases | 81,896 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,547 Cases | 1,984 Cases | 42,938 Cases | 9 |
| 2000s | 3,749 Cases | 9 Cases | 10,511 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,932 Cases | 619 Cases | 58,848 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,273 Cases | 206 Cases | 3,844 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 20 Zimbabwe 5,532 Cases compare
- 21 Turkey 5,088 Cases compare
- 22 Burkina Faso 4,397 Cases compare
- 24 Malaysia 3,791 Cases compare
- 25 United Kingdom 3,426 Cases compare
- 26 South Sudan 3,114 Cases compare
More health data for Philippines
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 1.16 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 1.20 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 1.16 million (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 1.21 million (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 1.17 million (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total 6.68 million (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 1.20 million (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 1.16 million (2025)
- Age population, age 09, male, interpolated 1.17 million (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 1.12 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Philippines?
- Reported cases of measles in Philippines was 3,844 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 81,896 Cases in 1987.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 Cases in 2006.
- How does Philippines rank for reported cases of measles?
- Philippines ranks 23rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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