Reported cases of measles in Sweden
Sweden: Reported cases of measles was 38 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Sweden, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 38 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 245.5% on the previous year and up 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Sweden peaked at 10,313 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2021.
That places Sweden 94th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,328 Cases | 6,908 Cases | 10,313 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,975 Cases | 38 Cases | 6,223 Cases | 9 |
| 1990s | 35.75 Cases | 21 Cases | 62 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 14.2 Cases | 1 Cases | 59 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.8 Cases | 3 Cases | 51 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 38 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 91 South Korea 49 Cases compare
- 92 Papua New Guinea 47 Cases compare
- 93 Japan 45 Cases compare
- 94 Greece 38 Cases compare
- 96 Czechia 35 Cases compare
- 96 Montenegro 35 Cases compare
- 96 Portugal 35 Cases compare
More health data for Sweden
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 66,078 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 65,591 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 61,700 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 66,532 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 62,700 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 65,016 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 65,083 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 61,513 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 61,367 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 62,369 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Sweden?
- Reported cases of measles in Sweden was 38 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 10,313 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2021.
- How does Sweden rank for reported cases of measles?
- Sweden ranks 94th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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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