3. Ireland – 4,3
The studies done in 2009 and 2012 showed that within the whole population, only 1.2% of the people in Ireland had autism, but when they studied children only, the number increased to 4.94%. Almost 59% of the children with some type of mental disorder have autism, and 36% cannot socialize in standard ways and must go to special schools. The studies which have cost more than $150,000 have also shown that 69% of parents are willing to participate in surveying, examining and doing a research about autism, its causes and consequences. Now let’s see what’s next ono our list of developed countries with lowest autism rates.