Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Ireland

Ireland: Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate was -51.19 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-51.19 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 132.6%
World rank
54th
of 191 countries
All-time high
273.05 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-92.42 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
48
1975–2025

Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Ireland, 1975–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Ireland is -51.19 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 132.6% on the previous year and down 183.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 273.05 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -92.42 % change on previous year, in 2021.

Ireland ranks 54th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Ireland, 1975 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1975 -22.83 % change on previous year
1976 -13.24 % change on previous year -42.0%
1977 273.05 % change on previous year -2162.4%
1978 -27.68 % change on previous year -110.1%
1979 -29.24 % change on previous year +5.7%
1980 -6.97 % change on previous year -76.2%
1981 82.27 % change on previous year -1279.8%
1982 7.62 % change on previous year -90.7%
1983 61.04 % change on previous year +700.8%
1984 77.14 % change on previous year +26.4%
1985 20.52 % change on previous year -73.4%
1986 -59.83 % change on previous year -391.6%
1987 15.86 % change on previous year -126.5%
1988 -31.86 % change on previous year -300.9%
1989 89.49 % change on previous year -380.9%
1990 -63.78 % change on previous year -171.3%
1991 4.98 % change on previous year -107.8%
1992 2.02 % change on previous year -59.5%
1993 1.05 % change on previous year -48.1%
1994 -59.38 % change on previous year -5774.0%
1995 23.51 % change on previous year -139.6%
1996 -40.14 % change on previous year -270.7%
1997 75.86 % change on previous year -289.0%
1998 -45.1 % change on previous year -159.4%
1999 -28.97 % change on previous year -35.8%
2002 -7.75 % change on previous year -73.3%
2003 -69.47 % change on previous year +796.7%
2004 125 % change on previous year -279.9%
2005 -6.67 % change on previous year -105.3%
2006 -26.19 % change on previous year +292.9%
2007 25.81 % change on previous year -198.5%
2008 30.77 % change on previous year +19.2%
2009 -21.57 % change on previous year -170.1%
2010 33.75 % change on previous year -256.5%
2011 114.02 % change on previous year +237.8%
2012 100 % change on previous year -12.3%
2013 -61.79 % change on previous year -161.8%
2014 -58.29 % change on previous year -5.7%
2015 61.64 % change on previous year -205.8%
2016 80.51 % change on previous year +30.6%
2017 23.94 % change on previous year -70.3%
2018 -55.68 % change on previous year -332.6%
2019 41.03 % change on previous year -173.7%
2020 -60 % change on previous year -246.3%
2021 -92.42 % change on previous year +54.0%
2022 40 % change on previous year -143.3%
2023 157.14 % change on previous year +292.9%
2025 -51.19 % change on previous year -132.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 36.01 % change on previous year -29.24 % change on previous year 273.05 % change on previous year 5
1980s 25.53 % change on previous year -59.83 % change on previous year 89.49 % change on previous year 10
1990s -12.99 % change on previous year -63.78 % change on previous year 75.86 % change on previous year 10
2000s 6.24 % change on previous year -69.47 % change on previous year 125 % change on previous year 8
2010s 27.91 % change on previous year -61.79 % change on previous year 114.02 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.29 % change on previous year -92.42 % change on previous year 157.14 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 51 Jordan -44.44 % change on previous year compare
  2. 52 New Caledonia -46.15 % change on previous year compare
  3. 53 Lebanon -50 % change on previous year compare
  4. 55 Switzerland -55.28 % change on previous year compare
  5. 56 Saudi Arabia -55.78 % change on previous year compare
  6. 57 Australia -55.78 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Ireland?
Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Ireland was -51.19 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 273.05 % change on previous year in 1977.
What is the lowest pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -92.42 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does Ireland rank for pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate?
Ireland ranks 54th out of 191 countries with data for 2025.
Is pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 183.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
204 places, 6,283 data points, 1975–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Pertussis - number of reported cases. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.