Homicides in Ireland
Ireland: Homicides was 7 deaths in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
7 deaths
Change on year
up 16.7%
Rank
100th
of 113 regions
All-time high
69 deaths
in 1981
All-time low
2 deaths
in 1956
Years of data
73
1950–2022
Homicides in Ireland, 1950–2022
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2022, homicides in Ireland stood at 7 deaths.
That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and down 82.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, homicides in Ireland peaked at 69 deaths in 1981 and was at its lowest, 2 deaths, in 1956.
Ireland ranks 100th of 113 regions on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8.1 deaths | 2 deaths | 13 deaths | 10 |
| 1960s | 9.1 deaths | 3 deaths | 16 deaths | 10 |
| 1970s | 20.2 deaths | 11 deaths | 30 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.4 deaths | 20 deaths | 69 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.7 deaths | 21 deaths | 41 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 40 deaths | 24 deaths | 49 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.4 deaths | 13 deaths | 41 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 7 deaths | 6 deaths | 8 deaths | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is homicides in Ireland?
- Homicides in Ireland was 7 deaths in 2022, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest homicides recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 69 deaths in 1981.
- What is the lowest homicides recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 deaths in 1956.
- How does Ireland rank for homicides?
- Ireland ranks 100th out of 113 regions with data for 2022.
- Is homicides rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Homicides. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual number of homicides.