Reported cases of measles in Ireland
Ireland: Reported cases of measles was 207 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Ireland, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Ireland is 207 Cases, 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 Cases in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,900 Cases | 1,501 Cases | 2,957 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,872 Cases | 201 Cases | 9,903 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 743 Cases | 135 Cases | 4,328 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 207.67 Cases | 57 Cases | 584 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 113.2 Cases | 4 Cases | 443 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 207 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Ireland
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 35,821 (2025)
- Population, female 2.77 million (2025)
- Age population, age 20, male, interpolated 36,029 (2025)
- Age population, age 20, female, interpolated 34,159 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 36,393 (2025)
- Age population, age 19, male, interpolated 36,144 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, male, interpolated 37,075 (2025)
- Age population, age 19, female, interpolated 34,343 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 34,645 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total 888,912 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Ireland?
- Reported cases of measles in Ireland was 207 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 9,903 Cases in 1985.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases 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 World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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