Reported cases of measles in Qatar

Qatar: Reported cases of measles was 55 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
55 Cases
Change on year
down 56.7%
World rank
89th
of 210 countries
All-time high
2,095 Cases
in 1986
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1995
Years of data
49
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Qatar, 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

Qatar recorded 55 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 56.7% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Qatar peaked at 2,095 Cases in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1995.

Qatar ranks 89th 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 280 Cases 126 Cases 402 Cases 6
1980s 946.8 Cases 382 Cases 2,095 Cases 10
1990s 183.89 Cases 0 Cases 563 Cases 9
2000s 94.11 Cases 23 Cases 361 Cases 9
2010s 73.9 Cases 2 Cases 295 Cases 10
2020s 37.4 Cases 1 Cases 127 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 86 Lebanon 74 Cases compare
  2. 87 Djibouti 60 Cases compare
  3. 88 Australia 57 Cases compare
  4. 90 Rwanda 53 Cases compare
  5. 91 South Korea 49 Cases compare
  6. 92 Papua New Guinea 47 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Qatar?
Reported cases of measles in Qatar was 55 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 Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 2,095 Cases in 1986.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1995.
How does Qatar rank for reported cases of measles?
Qatar ranks 89th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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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