Reported cases of measles in Ireland
Ireland: Reported cases of measles was 207 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
207
Change on year
up 5,075.0%
World rank
73rd
of 205 countries
All-time high
9,903
in 1985
All-time low
0
in 2021
Years of data
50
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Ireland, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Ireland is 207, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5,075.0% on the previous year and up 527.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Ireland peaked at 9,903 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2021.
That places Ireland 73rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2,040 | — |
| 1975 | 2,957 | +45.0% |
| 1976 | 1,651 | -44.2% |
| 1977 | 1,501 | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 1,585 | +5.6% |
| 1979 | 1,668 | +5.2% |
| 1980 | 1,106 | -33.7% |
| 1981 | 1,075 | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 1,897 | +76.5% |
| 1983 | 6,180 | +225.8% |
| 1984 | 5,725 | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 9,903 | +73.0% |
| 1986 | 451 | -95.4% |
| 1987 | 201 | -55.4% |
| 1988 | 936 | +365.7% |
| 1989 | 1,248 | +33.3% |
| 1990 | 556 | -55.4% |
| 1991 | 135 | -75.7% |
| 1992 | 179 | +32.6% |
| 1993 | 4,328 | +2317.9% |
| 1994 | 1,233 | -71.5% |
| 1995 | 235 | -80.9% |
| 1996 | 228 | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 185 | -18.9% |
| 1998 | 204 | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 147 | -27.9% |
| 2001 | 241 | +63.9% |
| 2002 | 243 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 584 | +140.3% |
| 2004 | 334 | -42.8% |
| 2005 | 95 | -71.6% |
| 2006 | 87 | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 64 | -26.4% |
| 2008 | 57 | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 164 | +187.7% |
| 2010 | 443 | +170.1% |
| 2011 | 285 | -35.7% |
| 2012 | 107 | -62.5% |
| 2013 | 51 | -52.3% |
| 2014 | 33 | -35.3% |
| 2015 | 4 | -87.9% |
| 2016 | 43 | +975.0% |
| 2017 | 25 | -41.9% |
| 2018 | 76 | +204.0% |
| 2019 | 65 | -14.5% |
| 2020 | 15 | -76.9% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 2024 | 207 | +5075.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,900 | 1,501 | 2,957 | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,872 | 201 | 9,903 | 10 |
| 1990s | 743 | 135 | 4,328 | 10 |
| 2000s | 207.67 | 57 | 584 | 9 |
| 2010s | 113.2 | 4 | 443 | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.6 | 0 | 207 | 5 |
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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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,122 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 20 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -0.8894 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0884 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -0.8627 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.0926 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Ireland?
- Reported cases of measles in Ireland was 207 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 9,903 in 1985.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2021.
- How does Ireland rank for reported cases of measles?
- Ireland ranks 73rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 527.3%. 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 Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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