Reported cases of measles in Turkey
Turkey: Reported cases of measles was 5,088 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Turkey, 1974–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Turkey recorded 5,088 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4,839.8% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Turkey peaked at 34,285 Cases in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2008.
That places Turkey 21st out of 210 countries with data for 2023, 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 | 16,506 Cases | 11,471 Cases | 24,347 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 15,383 Cases | 2,194 Cases | 31,515 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,350 Cases | 11,372 Cases | 34,285 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,559 Cases | 0 Cases | 30,509 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,249 Cases | 7 Cases | 7,405 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,596 Cases | 103 Cases | 5,088 Cases | 2 |
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More health data for Turkey
- Population ages 15-64, female 29.10 million (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 4.00 million (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female 11.8% (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female 5.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 643,876 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 676,820 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 660,393 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 665,251 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 688,879 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 668,075 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Turkey?
- Reported cases of measles in Turkey was 5,088 Cases in 2023, 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 34,285 Cases in 1993.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2008.
- How does Turkey rank for reported cases of measles?
- Turkey ranks 21st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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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