Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Ireland
Ireland: Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe was 43.9% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Ireland, 2015–2024
Source: Eurostat (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 43.9% for colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in 2024.
The figure is down 8.5% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Ireland peaked at 49.8% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 39.9%, in 2016.
That places Ireland 10th out of 20 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 40.2% | — |
| 2016 | 39.9% | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 43.2% | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 41.2% | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 43.0% | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 42.4% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 49.8% | +17.5% |
| 2022 | 44.7% | -10.2% |
| 2023 | 48.0% | +7.4% |
| 2024 | 43.9% | -8.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 43.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 39.2%, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 43.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 46.6%, 94% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 41.5% | 39.9% | 43.2% | 5 |
| 2020s | 45.8% | 42.4% | 49.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.026 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Ireland?
- Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Ireland was 43.9% in 2024, according to Eurostat (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 49.8% in 2021.
- What is the lowest colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.9% in 2016.
- How does Ireland rank for colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe?
- Ireland ranks 10th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
- Is colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Share of people aged 50 to 74 years who have been screened for colon and rectum cancer within the previous 2 years.