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In England and Wales, the number of measles cases peaked in 2012, when there were over confirmed cases reported. In the first quarters of 2024, the number of confirmed cases of measles peaked again, reaching almost two thousand cases. This statistic displays the annual number of confirmed cases of measles in England and Wales between 2000 and 2024. 

Variation by region and age groups

In 2023, there were *** confirmed cases of measles across England and Wales, with the West Midlands and London regions reporting the highest numbers. However, the first two quarters of 2024 saw a staggering increase to cases, with London alone accounting for *** of these. The majority of cases in 2024 occurred in early age groups, with children below the age of nine accounting for almost cases.

Vaccination rates and parental concerns

As of 2023/24, only around ** percent of children had completed their primary Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) immunization by their second birthday, the lowest figure since 2010/11. By their fifth birthday, nearly ** percent of children had received their MMR immunization. Meanwhile, a 2022 survey found that around one in five parents in England were at least somewhat concerned about the MMR vaccine, while around ** percent did not express any concern at all.