Reported cases of measles in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Reported cases of measles was 3,426 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in United Kingdom, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 3,426 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 594.9% on the previous year and up 2,475.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in United Kingdom peaked at 190,393 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2021.
That places United Kingdom 25th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 127,215 Cases | 68,422 Cases | 190,393 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 85,622 Cases | 30,160 Cases | 147,962 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,068 Cases | 74 Cases | 28,228 Cases | 9 |
| 2000s | 566.2 Cases | 73 Cases | 1,445 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 902 Cases | 91 Cases | 2,092 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 815.8 Cases | 2 Cases | 3,426 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 22 Burkina Faso 4,397 Cases compare
- 23 Philippines 3,844 Cases compare
- 24 Malaysia 3,791 Cases compare
- 26 South Sudan 3,114 Cases compare
- 27 Burundi 2,741 Cases compare
- 28 Niger 2,362 Cases compare
More health data for United Kingdom
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 435,552 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 448,803 (2025)
- Population, male 34.23 million (2025)
- Population, female 50.7% (2025)
- Age dependency ratio, young 26.8% (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 427,273 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 424,493 (2025)
- Age dependency ratio 57.9% (2025)
- Age population, age 09, male, interpolated 428,152 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 408,316 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in United Kingdom?
- Reported cases of measles in United Kingdom was 3,426 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 190,393 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for reported cases of measles?
- United Kingdom ranks 25th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,475.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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