Reported cases of measles in Poland

Poland: Reported cases of measles was 272 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
272 Cases
Change on year
up 677.1%
World rank
68th
of 210 countries
All-time high
146,664 Cases
in 1975
All-time low
11 Cases
in 2004
Years of data
47
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Poland, 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 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 65 Georgia 350 Cases compare
  2. 66 Zambia 299 Cases compare
  3. 67 Sri Lanka 298 Cases compare
  4. 69 Bangladesh 247 Cases compare
  5. 70 Spain 227 Cases compare
  6. 71 Moldova 216 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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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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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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