Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Ireland
Ireland: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was 100 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Ireland, 1975–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 100 % change on previous year for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is up 200.0% on the previous year and up 291.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 975 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2021.
That places Ireland 36th out of 203 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 44.95 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -44.17 % change on previous year | -198.3% |
| 1977 | -9.09 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 1978 | 5.6 % change on previous year | -161.6% |
| 1979 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1980 | -33.69 % change on previous year | -743.4% |
| 1981 | -2.8 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 1982 | 76.47 % change on previous year | -2828.1% |
| 1983 | 225.78 % change on previous year | +195.3% |
| 1984 | -7.36 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 1985 | 72.98 % change on previous year | -1091.2% |
| 1986 | -95.45 % change on previous year | -230.8% |
| 1987 | -55.43 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 1988 | 365.67 % change on previous year | -759.7% |
| 1989 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 1990 | -55.45 % change on previous year | -266.3% |
| 1991 | -75.72 % change on previous year | +36.6% |
| 1992 | 32.59 % change on previous year | -143.0% |
| 1994 | -71.51 % change on previous year | -319.4% |
| 1995 | -80.94 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 1996 | -2.98 % change on previous year | -96.3% |
| 1997 | -18.86 % change on previous year | +533.1% |
| 1998 | 10.27 % change on previous year | -154.5% |
| 1999 | -27.94 % change on previous year | -372.1% |
| 2002 | 0.8299 % change on previous year | -103.0% |
| 2003 | 140.33 % change on previous year | +16809.6% |
| 2004 | -42.81 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 2005 | -71.56 % change on previous year | +67.2% |
| 2006 | -8.42 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 2007 | -26.44 % change on previous year | +213.9% |
| 2008 | -10.94 % change on previous year | -58.6% |
| 2009 | 187.72 % change on previous year | -1816.3% |
| 2010 | 170.12 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2011 | -35.67 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 2012 | -62.46 % change on previous year | +75.1% |
| 2013 | -52.34 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2014 | -35.29 % change on previous year | -32.6% |
| 2015 | -87.88 % change on previous year | +149.0% |
| 2016 | 975 % change on previous year | -1209.5% |
| 2017 | -41.86 % change on previous year | -104.3% |
| 2018 | 204 % change on previous year | -587.3% |
| 2019 | -14.47 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 2020 | -76.92 % change on previous year | +431.5% |
| 2021 | -100 % change on previous year | +30.0% |
| 2023 | 100 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 100 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year. (70 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 100 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78.95 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +16809.6% | 0.8299 % change on previous year | 140.33 % change on previous year |
| 1982 | +2828.1% | -2.8 % change on previous year | 76.47 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | +1816.3% | -10.94 % change on previous year | 187.72 % change on previous year |
| 2016 | +1209.5% | -87.88 % change on previous year | 975 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.5064 % change on previous year | -44.17 % change on previous year | 44.95 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 57.95 % change on previous year | -95.45 % change on previous year | 365.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -32.28 % change on previous year | -80.94 % change on previous year | 32.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 21.09 % change on previous year | -71.56 % change on previous year | 187.72 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 101.92 % change on previous year | -87.88 % change on previous year | 975 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -25.64 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 33 Bosnia and Herzegovina 116.67 % change on previous year compare
- 34 China 104.83 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Kyrgyzstan 104.09 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Finland 100 % change on previous year compare
- 36 North Macedonia 100 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Myanmar 100 % change on previous year compare
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 20 deaths (2100)
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- 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 reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Ireland?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Ireland was 100 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 975 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Ireland rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Ireland ranks 36th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 291.1%. 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 Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Reported cases of measles. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Reported cases of measles World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Reported cases of measles. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.