Number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted in Ireland
Ireland: Number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted was 10.61 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10.61
Change on year
up 9.7%
World rank
79th
of 85 countries
All-time high
12.52
in 2016
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted in Ireland is 10.61, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 9.7% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted in Ireland peaked at 12.52 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Ireland 79th out of 85 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 1.7 | — |
| 1994 | 1.88 | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 2.11 | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 1.96 | -7.1% |
| 1997 | 2.28 | +16.1% |
| 1998 | 2.49 | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 3.64 | +46.2% |
| 2000 | 4.82 | +32.4% |
| 2001 | 5.44 | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 5.49 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 5.97 | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 6.33 | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 6.53 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 7.17 | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 8.07 | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 8.8 | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 9.12 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 9.33 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 9.46 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 9.39 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 9.82 | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 10.07 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 11.73 | +16.6% |
| 2016 | 12.52 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 12.36 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 12.23 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 12.08 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 11.3 | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 11.87 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 9.64 | -18.8% |
| 2023 | 9.67 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 10.61 | +9.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 10.61 is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.72, 60% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 10.61 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.11, 34% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.61 | 0 | 3.64 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.78 | 4.82 | 9.12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.9 | 9.33 | 12.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.62 | 9.64 | 11.87 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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- 80 Costa Rica 10.19 compare
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More health data for Ireland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -4.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.89 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 20 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7228 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6489 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0274 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted in Ireland?
- Number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted in Ireland was 10.61 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 12.52 in 2016.
- What is the lowest number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted?
- Ireland ranks 79th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of new hiv child infections vs number of infections averted due to pmtct. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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