Reported cases of measles in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Reported cases of measles was 1,260 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia stood at 1,260 Cases.
The figure is down 44.1% on the previous year and up 718.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Saudi Arabia peaked at 47,202 Cases in 1974 and was at its lowest, 35 Cases, in 2020.
Saudi Arabia ranks 35th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 32,479 Cases | 24,407 Cases | 47,202 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 27,254 Cases | 3,588 Cases | 46,115 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,483 Cases | 1,253 Cases | 11,299 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,069 Cases | 82 Cases | 4,648 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 531 Cases | 125 Cases | 1,164 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 826.8 Cases | 35 Cases | 2,254 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Saudi Arabia
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 240,758 (2025)
- Age population, age 19, female, interpolated 232,624 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, male, interpolated 256,303 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 236,467 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 254,137 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 245,267 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 250,236 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 255,248 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 77.3% (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 253,084 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Saudi Arabia?
- Reported cases of measles in Saudi Arabia was 1,260 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 47,202 Cases in 1974.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35 Cases in 2020.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for reported cases of measles?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 35th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 718.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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