Reported cases of measles in United States
United States: Reported cases of measles was 121 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in United States, 1974–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in United States is 121 Cases, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 764.3% on the previous year and down 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in United States peaked at 57,345 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 14 Cases, in 2021.
That places United States 80th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, 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 | 30,901 Cases | 13,597 Cases | 57,345 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 5,678 Cases | 1,497 Cases | 18,193 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,207 Cases | 100 Cases | 27,786 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 71 Cases | 37 Cases | 140 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 217.78 Cases | 55 Cases | 667 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 470 Cases | 14 Cases | 1,275 Cases | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 77 Sierra Leone 129 Cases compare
- 78 Syria 128 Cases compare
- 79 Central African Republic 125 Cases compare
- 81 France 117 Cases compare
- 82 Nepal 113 Cases compare
- 83 Madagascar 104 Cases compare
More health data for United States
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 2.15 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 2.20 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 2.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 2.18 million (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 2.16 million (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 2.04 million (2025)
- Population, male 50.2% (2025)
- Age population, age 09, male, interpolated 2.12 million (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 2.03 million (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 2.12 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in United States?
- Reported cases of measles in United States was 121 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 57,345 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 Cases in 2021.
- How does United States rank for reported cases of measles?
- United States ranks 80th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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