Polio number unvaccinated in Ireland

Ireland: Polio number unvaccinated was 4,062 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
4,062
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
121st
of 192 countries
All-time high
19,968
in 1980
All-time low
2,710
in 2014
Years of data
44
1980–2023

Polio number unvaccinated in Ireland, 1980–2023

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1980200120231980: 20.0k1981: 17.5k1982: 15.2k1983: 16.9k1984: 17.6k1985: 6.4k1986: 9.9k1987: 13.5k1988: 16.7k1989: 10.8k1990: 10.3k1991: 10.7k1992: 10.7k1993: 11.0k1994: 11.1k1995: 11.3k1996: 11.3k1997: 12.0k1998: 8.3k1999: 7.5k2000: 7.6k2001: 8.7k2002: 9.3k2003: 8.0k2004: 6.6k2005: 6.1k2006: 5.5k2007: 5.0k2008: 4.7k2009: 4.2k2010: 4.3k2011: 3.6k2012: 3.6k2013: 2.8k2014: 2.7k2015: 3.3k2016: 3.2k2017: 3.2k2018: 3.8k2019: 3.7k2020: 3.6k2021: 3.5k2022: 4.1k2023: 4.1k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, polio number unvaccinated in Ireland stood at 4,062.

That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and up 44.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, polio number unvaccinated in Ireland peaked at 19,968 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 2,710, in 2014.

That places Ireland 121st out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 14,449 6,416 19,968 10
1990s 10,402 7,455 12,003 10
2000s 6,575 4,233 9,342 10
2010s 3,418 2,710 4,314 10
2020s 3,825 3,480 4,130 4

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 118 Serbia 4,332 compare
  2. 119 Switzerland 4,303 compare
  3. 120 Finland 4,301 compare
  4. 122 Republic of Moldova 4,043 compare
  5. 123 Solomon Islands 3,977 compare
  6. 124 El Salvador 3,950 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is polio number unvaccinated in Ireland?
Polio number unvaccinated in Ireland was 4,062 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest polio number unvaccinated recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 19,968 in 1980.
What is the lowest polio number unvaccinated recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 2,710 in 2014.
How does Ireland rank for polio number unvaccinated?
Ireland ranks 121st out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is polio number unvaccinated rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 44.5%. 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 Polio number unvaccinated. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Polio number unvaccinated
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 7,911 data points, 1980–2023
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