New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Ireland
Ireland: New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission was 10.61 infections in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in infections.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Ireland is 10.61 infections, 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, new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Ireland peaked at 12.52 infections in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 infections, 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.
New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Ireland, year by year
| Year | infections | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 infections | — |
| 1991 | 0 infections | — |
| 1992 | 0 infections | — |
| 1993 | 1.7 infections | — |
| 1994 | 1.88 infections | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 2.11 infections | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 1.96 infections | -7.1% |
| 1997 | 2.28 infections | +16.1% |
| 1998 | 2.49 infections | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 3.64 infections | +46.2% |
| 2000 | 4.82 infections | +32.4% |
| 2001 | 5.44 infections | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 5.49 infections | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 5.97 infections | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 6.33 infections | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 6.53 infections | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 7.17 infections | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 8.07 infections | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 8.8 infections | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 9.12 infections | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 9.33 infections | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 9.46 infections | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 9.39 infections | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 9.82 infections | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 10.07 infections | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 11.73 infections | +16.6% |
| 2016 | 12.52 infections | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 12.36 infections | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 12.23 infections | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 12.08 infections | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 11.3 infections | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 11.87 infections | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 9.64 infections | -18.8% |
| 2023 | 9.67 infections | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 10.61 infections | +9.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 10.61 infections is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.72 infections, 60% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 10.61 infections is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.11 infections, 34% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.61 infections | 0 infections | 3.64 infections | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.78 infections | 4.82 infections | 9.12 infections | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.9 infections | 9.33 infections | 12.52 infections | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.62 infections | 9.64 infections | 11.87 infections | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 76 Yemen 13.94 infections compare
- 77 Djibouti 12.88 infections compare
- 78 Cape Verde 12.6 infections compare
- 80 Costa Rica 10.19 infections compare
- 81 Tunisia 8.95 infections compare
- 82 East Timor 5.83 infections compare
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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,122 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 20 deaths (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Ireland?
- New hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Ireland was 10.61 infections in 2024, according to Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 12.52 infections in 2016.
- What is the lowest new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 infections in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission?
- Ireland ranks 79th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission 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 Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
New HIV infections among children (aged 0-14 years) prevented through the implementation of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programs. This is the central estimate.