Ireland vs South Korea: Adults smoking 2007 2018

Ireland
18.2
in 2024
South Korea
18.6
in 2024
Ireland rank
88th
South Korea rank
86th

Adults smoking 2007 2018 over time

  • Ireland
  • South Korea
010203040200020122024

How they compare

South Korea currently reports 18.6 against 18.2 in Ireland, a difference of 0.4.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 88th and South Korea ranks 86th of 167 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and South Korea in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland South Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 32.27 31.93 0.3333 Ireland
2010s 25.2 25.3 0.1 South Korea
2020s 19.1 19.45 0.35 South Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher adults smoking 2007 2018, Ireland or South Korea?
South Korea, at 18.6 against 18.2 in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in adults smoking 2007 2018 between Ireland and South Korea?
0.4, with South Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and South Korea?
9 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Ireland and South Korea rank globally for adults smoking 2007 2018?
Ireland ranks 88th and South Korea ranks 86th of 167 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Adults smoking 2007 2018. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Adults smoking 2007 2018
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
167 places, 1,503 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed