Reported cases of measles in Portugal
Portugal: Reported cases of measles was 35 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Portugal, 1987–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 35 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3,400.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Portugal peaked at 11,791 Cases in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2006.
Portugal ranks 96th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,963 Cases | 813 Cases | 11,791 Cases | 3 |
| 1990s | 558 Cases | 50 Cases | 3,230 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.56 Cases | 0 Cases | 45 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 30.11 Cases | 0 Cases | 162 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 9 Cases | 0 Cases | 35 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Portugal
- Population ages 65 and above 24.9% (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 49,729 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 51,094 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 49,374 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 48,879 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 46,292 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 45,324 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 43,511 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 43,079 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 50,914 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Portugal?
- Reported cases of measles in Portugal was 35 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 11,791 Cases in 1989.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2006.
- How does Portugal rank for reported cases of measles?
- Portugal ranks 96th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,400.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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