Reported cases of measles in Thailand
Thailand: Reported cases of measles was 8,202 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Thailand, 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 Thailand stood at 8,202 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12,715.6% on the previous year and up 210.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Thailand peaked at 47,205 Cases in 1984 and was at its lowest, 64 Cases, in 2022.
That places Thailand 14th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 7,016 Cases | 2,739 Cases | 13,151 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 29,553 Cases | 14,862 Cases | 47,205 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,925 Cases | 3,167 Cases | 38,659 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,526 Cases | 3,526 Cases | 10,315 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,086 Cases | 154 Cases | 6,035 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 2,777 Cases | 64 Cases | 8,202 Cases | 3 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 11 Nigeria 14,999 Cases compare
- 12 Kyrgyzstan 14,380 Cases compare
- 13 Afghanistan 9,769 Cases compare
- 15 Bosnia and Herzegovina 7,957 Cases compare
- 16 Vietnam 7,854 Cases compare
- 17 Chad 6,978 Cases compare
More health data for Thailand
- Age population, age 20, female, interpolated 443,162 (2025)
- Age population, age 20, male, interpolated 463,061 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 340,098 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 361,001 (2025)
- Age population, age 09, female, interpolated 352,864 (2025)
- Age population, age 19, female, interpolated 432,277 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 421,251 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, male, interpolated 442,873 (2025)
- Age population, age 21, female, interpolated 452,490 (2025)
- Age population, age 19, male, interpolated 452,930 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Thailand?
- Reported cases of measles in Thailand was 8,202 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 47,205 Cases in 1984.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 64 Cases in 2022.
- How does Thailand rank for reported cases of measles?
- Thailand ranks 14th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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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