Countries Reporting the Most Measles Cases, 2026
Amid its deadliest measles outbreak in decades, Bangladesh has reported the highest number of cases of any country in 2026
Bar chart shows countries reporting the most measles cases in 2026, with Bangladesh in first place, followed by India.
The chart shows total measles cases for countries reporting more than 5,000 cases in 2026. Total cases are defined as the sum of clinically compatible, epidemiologically linked, and laboratory-confirmed cases. Data is provisional, based on monthly surveillance data reported to WHO as of July 14, 2026.
