Reported cases of measles in Philippines

Philippines: Reported cases of measles was 3,844 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3,844 Cases
Change on year
up 32.9%
World rank
23rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
81,896 Cases
in 1987
All-time low
9 Cases
in 2006
Years of data
50
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Philippines, 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

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 20 Zimbabwe 5,532 Cases compare
  2. 21 Turkey 5,088 Cases compare
  3. 22 Burkina Faso 4,397 Cases compare
  4. 24 Malaysia 3,791 Cases compare
  5. 25 United Kingdom 3,426 Cases compare
  6. 26 South Sudan 3,114 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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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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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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