Reported cases of measles in Vietnam

Vietnam: Reported cases of measles was 7,854 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
7,854 Cases
Change on year
up 18,165.1%
World rank
16th
of 210 countries
All-time high
125,176 Cases
in 1983
All-time low
17 Cases
in 2007
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Vietnam, 1974–2024

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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 Vietnam is 7,854 Cases, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 18,165.1% on the previous year and down 47.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Vietnam peaked at 125,176 Cases in 1983 and was at its lowest, 17 Cases, in 2007.

Vietnam ranks 16th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 86,172 Cases 26,975 Cases 122,558 Cases 6
1980s 66,153 Cases 22,332 Cases 125,176 Cases 10
1990s 9,740 Cases 5,156 Cases 14,134 Cases 10
2000s 4,718 Cases 17 Cases 16,512 Cases 10
2010s 3,723 Cases 46 Cases 15,033 Cases 10
2020s 1,786 Cases 23 Cases 7,854 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Vietnam

  1. 13 Afghanistan 9,769 Cases compare
  2. 14 Thailand 8,202 Cases compare
  3. 15 Bosnia and Herzegovina 7,957 Cases compare
  4. 17 Chad 6,978 Cases compare
  5. 18 Indonesia 6,328 Cases compare
  6. 19 Yemen 5,992 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Vietnam?
Reported cases of measles in Vietnam was 7,854 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 Vietnam?
The highest recorded value was 125,176 Cases in 1983.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Vietnam?
The lowest recorded value was 17 Cases in 2007.
How does Vietnam rank for reported cases of measles?
Vietnam ranks 16th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Vietnam?
Over the last ten years it is down 47.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Vietnam 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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About this data

Indicator
Reported cases of measles
Unit
Cases
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
210 places, 9,191 data points, 1974–2024
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