Ireland vs Spain: Reported cases of measles
Ireland
207
in 2024
Spain
227
in 2024
Ireland rank
73rd
Spain rank
70th
Reported cases of measles over time
- Ireland
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 227 against 207 in Ireland, a difference of 20.
That makes Spain's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 49 shared years of data; in 1974 it was Spain ahead.
Ireland ranks 73rd and Spain ranks 70th of 210 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,900 | 135,531 | 133,631 | Spain |
| 1980s | 2,872 | 118,636 | 115,764 | Spain |
| 1990s | 743 | 10,568 | 9,825 | Spain |
| 2000s | 203.5 | 167.25 | 36.25 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 113.2 | 641.9 | 528.7 | Spain |
| 2020s | 45.6 | 66.8 | 21.2 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of measles, Ireland or Spain?
- Spain, at 227 against 207 in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of measles between Ireland and Spain?
- 20, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Spain?
- 49 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and Spain rank globally for reported cases of measles?
- Ireland ranks 73rd and Spain ranks 70th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Reported cases of measles. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.