How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and OECD members?

6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.

Where does this data come from?

Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Ireland vs OECD members: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59

Ireland

78.9%

in 2021

OECD members

62.9%

in 2021

Ireland rank

9th

OECD members rank

12th

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 over time

Ireland
OECD members

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 78.9% against 62.9% in OECD members, a difference of 16.0%.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.3 times OECD members's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 9th and OECD members ranks 12th of 185 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ireland	OECD members	Difference	Ahead
2000s	74.0%	71.6%	2.4%	Ireland
2010s	79.2%	74.1%	5.1%	Ireland
2020s	79.3%	64.8%	14.5%	Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, Ireland or OECD members?: Ireland, at 78.9% against 62.9% in OECD members as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between Ireland and OECD members?: 16.0%, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and OECD members?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Ireland and OECD members rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?: Ireland ranks 9th and OECD members ranks 12th of 185 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59)
Unit: % of total deaths ages 15-59
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 232 places, 1,392 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Number of deaths ages 15-59 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all deaths ages 15-59 expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.