Reported cases of syphilis in Ireland
Ireland: Reported cases of syphilis was 864 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
864
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
15th
of 34 countries
All-time high
879
in 2022
All-time low
111
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023
Reported cases of syphilis in Ireland, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of syphilis in Ireland is 864, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 430.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of syphilis in Ireland peaked at 879 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 111, in 2012.
Ireland ranks 15th of 34 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.
Reported cases of syphilis in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 115 | — |
| 2011 | 150 | +30.4% |
| 2012 | 111 | -26.0% |
| 2013 | 163 | +46.8% |
| 2014 | 204 | +25.2% |
| 2015 | 276 | +35.3% |
| 2016 | 297 | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 403 | +35.7% |
| 2018 | 485 | +20.3% |
| 2019 | 745 | +53.6% |
| 2020 | 582 | -21.9% |
| 2021 | 717 | +23.2% |
| 2022 | 879 | +22.6% |
| 2023 | 864 | -1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 294.9 | 111 | 745 | 10 |
| 2020s | 760.5 | 582 | 879 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of syphilis in Ireland?
- Reported cases of syphilis in Ireland was 864 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest reported cases of syphilis recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 879 in 2022.
- What is the lowest reported cases of syphilis recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 111 in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for reported cases of syphilis?
- Ireland ranks 15th out of 34 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of syphilis rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 430.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Reported cases of syphilis (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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