Ireland vs Italy: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases

Ireland
81.7%
in 2021
Italy
81.5%
in 2021
Ireland rank
20th
Italy rank
21st

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time

  • Ireland
  • Italy
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 81.7% against 81.5% in Italy, a difference of 0.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Italy ahead.

Ireland ranks 20th and Italy ranks 21st of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Italy Difference Ahead
2000s 85.3% 92.0% 6.6% Italy
2010s 89.8% 91.3% 1.5% Italy
2020s 83.8% 81.2% 2.7% Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, Ireland or Italy?
Ireland, at 81.7% against 81.5% in Italy as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between Ireland and Italy?
0.2%, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Italy?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Ireland and Italy rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
Ireland ranks 20th and Italy ranks 21st 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 (% of total). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
Unit
% of total
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

Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.