Reported cases of measles in Poland
Poland: Reported cases of measles was 272 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Poland, 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 Poland stood at 272 Cases.
That represents a change of up 677.1% on the previous year and up 223.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Poland peaked at 146,664 Cases in 1975 and was at its lowest, 11 Cases, in 2004.
Poland ranks 68th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 | 83,727 Cases | 30,653 Cases | 146,664 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 18,546 Cases | 1,005 Cases | 54,403 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,894 Cases | 99 Cases | 56,471 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.67 Cases | 11 Cases | 133 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 297.14 Cases | 13 Cases | 1,367 Cases | 7 |
| 2020s | 75.2 Cases | 13 Cases | 272 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Poland
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 219,847 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total 23.61 million (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 67.3% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 11.87 million (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 62.4% (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 208,596 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 205,422 (2025)
- Age dependency ratio 54.4% (2025)
- Population, female 18.79 million (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 219,362 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Poland?
- Reported cases of measles in Poland was 272 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 146,664 Cases in 1975.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11 Cases in 2004.
- How does Poland rank for reported cases of measles?
- Poland ranks 68th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 223.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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