Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Ireland
Ireland: Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases was 4 Number of people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Ireland, 2010–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Number of people.
Analysis
In 2024, number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Ireland stood at 4 Number of people.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Ireland peaked at 20 Number of people in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 Number of people, in 2011.
That places Ireland 162nd out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Number of people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 Number of people | — |
| 2011 | 0 Number of people | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 5 Number of people | — |
| 2013 | 5 Number of people | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 14 Number of people | +180.0% |
| 2015 | 5 Number of people | -64.3% |
| 2016 | 20 Number of people | +300.0% |
| 2017 | 10 Number of people | -50.0% |
| 2018 | 2 Number of people | -80.0% |
| 2019 | 0 Number of people | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 1 Number of people | — |
| 2021 | 1 Number of people | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1 Number of people | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0 Number of people | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 4 Number of people | — |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 4 Number of people is below the median for high income countries, which is 20 Number of people, 20% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 4 Number of people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12 Number of people, 33% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.2 Number of people | 0 Number of people | 20 Number of people | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.4 Number of people | 0 Number of people | 4 Number of people | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Ireland?
- Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Ireland was 4 Number of people in 2024, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 20 Number of people in 2016.
- What is the lowest number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Number of people in 2011.
- How does Ireland rank for number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases?
- Ireland ranks 162nd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.4%. 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 Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimated number of people requiring medical treatment for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).