Reported cases of measles in Ireland
Ireland: Reported cases of measles was 207 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 210 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% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 207 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7, 29.6× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 207 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97, 2.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +5075.0% | 4 | 207 |
| 1993 | +2317.9% | 179 | 4,328 |
| 2016 | +975.0% | 4 | 43 |
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 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 20 (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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0274 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 210 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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