Reported cases of measles in Yemen

Yemen: Reported cases of measles was 5,992 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,992 Cases
Change on year
down 88.0%
World rank
19th
of 210 countries
All-time high
49,755 Cases
in 2023
All-time low
7 Cases
in 2008
Years of data
48
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Yemen, 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

In 2024, reported cases of measles in Yemen stood at 5,992 Cases.

The figure is down 88.0% on the previous year and up 635.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Yemen peaked at 49,755 Cases in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7 Cases, in 2008.

Yemen ranks 19th 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 9,704 Cases 1,530 Cases 23,335 Cases 6
1980s 23,502 Cases 10,424 Cases 39,713 Cases 10
1990s 4,790 Cases 35 Cases 26,126 Cases 8
2000s 4,126 Cases 7 Cases 12,708 Cases 9
2010s 1,942 Cases 143 Cases 10,640 Cases 10
2020s 16,978 Cases 298 Cases 49,755 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Yemen

  1. 16 Vietnam 7,854 Cases compare
  2. 17 Chad 6,978 Cases compare
  3. 18 Indonesia 6,328 Cases compare
  4. 20 Zimbabwe 5,532 Cases compare
  5. 21 Turkey 5,088 Cases compare
  6. 22 Burkina Faso 4,397 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Yemen?
Reported cases of measles in Yemen was 5,992 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 Yemen?
The highest recorded value was 49,755 Cases in 2023.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Yemen?
The lowest recorded value was 7 Cases in 2008.
How does Yemen rank for reported cases of measles?
Yemen ranks 19th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Yemen?
Over the last ten years it is up 635.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Yemen 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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