There were 285 new cases of measles in the U.S. in 2024. Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infectious disease that is highly contagious and affects mostly children. Common symptoms of measles include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, and a rash. Although death rates from measles have decreased around the world, it is still responsible for around 81,000 deaths worldwide per year. Measles vaccination The main reason for the decrease in measles cases and deaths is due to high vaccination rates. The widely used MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella and is safe and effective. In 2023, around 91 percent of adolescents in the U.S. aged 13 to 17 years had received an MMR vaccination. However, in recent years there has been a rise in measles cases in many parts of the world due to vaccine hesitancy. Vaccine hesitancy Vaccine hesitancy refers to a refusal or reluctance to have children vaccinated, despite the overwhelming evidence that vaccines are safe and effective. This hesitancy comes from a misunderstanding of the ingredients in vaccines and how they work, a mistrust of doctors and pharmaceutical companies, and belief in the unfounded associations of vaccines with other diseases and disorders.

In 1970, there were 22.79 new cases of measles per 100,000 population in the United States. However, this rate dropped to .08 in the year 2024. This statistic shows the number of new cases of measles per 100,000 population in the United States from 1919 to 2024.

In 1919, there were almost 13 deaths from measles per 100,000 population in the United States. However, this rate had dropped to zero by the year 2021. In early 2025, an outbreak of measles in Texas resulted in the death of a child. This was the first measles death in the United States since 2015. Measles is a highly contagious disease, that is especially dangerous for children. However, vaccines have significantly decreased the rate of cases and deaths in the United States.

Papua New Guinea: Percent of children ages 12-23 months with measles immunization: The latest value from 2022 is 44 percent, an increase from 38 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 84 percent, based on data from 187 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1983 to 2022 is 54 percent. The minimum value, 1 percent, was reached in 1983 while the maximum of 82 percent was recorded in 2005.

The Center for Outbreak Response Innovation (CORI) has developed the 2025 Measles Map, an interactive tool offering real-time insights into the current measles outbreak across the United States. This dashboard provides up-to-date data on reported cases, county-level immunization coverage where available, and outbreak information, enabling public health officials, healthcare providers, and the general public to monitor and respond effectively to the evolving situation. The measles map now includes Canada and Mexico case data. By presenting critical information in a user-friendly format, the dashboard enhances situational awareness and supports informed decision-making and promotes awareness of measles activity nationwide.

In the year 2000, there were around 3,397 deaths due to measles in Europe. This number dropped to just 222 in 2023. This statistic shows the estimated number of deaths due to measles worldwide in 2000 and 2023, by region.

New spikes of measles outbreaks in the European Economic Area (EEA) were reached in 2024, with over ***** cases of measles reported in March 2024, the highest monthly figure since June 2011. The recent increase in cases could be a result of the growing vaccine skepticism movement in some European countries. Incidence by age and country In 2023, nearly ** percent of all measles cases in the European Economic Area (EEA) were reported among children aged one to four years old. The age group between five and nine years followed with almost ** percent of the cases. In the same year, Romania reported the highest number of measles cases among all countries in the EEA with nearly ***** cases, far more than any other country in the region. Similarly, the highest incidence rate of measles in the same area was reported in Romania, with **** cases per one million population. Vaccination figures In 2023, nearly ** percent of the children in the European Economic Area (EEA) received their first dose of measles vaccines, while around ** percent received the second dose of the immunization. In that year, around **** in **** children who contracted measles in the EEA were unvaccinated, while only around **** percent of the cases were reported in children who had received * or more doses of measles immunization.

In 2023, there were 11 reported cases of measles in Canada, compared to over two thousand cases in 1995. This statistic shows the number of reported cases of measles in Canada from 1930 to 2023.

Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) in Zambia was reported at 90 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Zambia - Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) in Canada was reported at 92 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) in Liberia was reported at 82 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Liberia - Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) in Trinidad and Tobago was reported at 90 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Trinidad and Tobago - Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) in Mexico was reported at 76 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) in Russia was reported at 97 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.