Reported cases of measles in Romania
Romania: Reported cases of measles was 25,505 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Romania, 1974–2024
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 Romania is 25,505 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 593.6% on the previous year and up 43,128.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Romania peaked at 124,227 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2021.
Romania ranks 5th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 107,967 Cases | 66,371 Cases | 124,227 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 15,713 Cases | 1,810 Cases | 61,682 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,353 Cases | 240 Cases | 28,321 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 879.7 Cases | 8 Cases | 5,043 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,487 Cases | 4 Cases | 9,076 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,041 Cases | 2 Cases | 25,505 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Romania
- Population ages 65 and above, female 2.31 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 106,555 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 102,152 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 103,712 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 99,111 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 102,853 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 6.05 million (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total 2.96 million (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 102,204 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 98,407 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Romania?
- Reported cases of measles in Romania was 25,505 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 124,227 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2021.
- How does Romania rank for reported cases of measles?
- Romania ranks 5th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43,128.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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