Belgium vs Ireland: Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe
Belgium
51.9%
in 2024
Ireland
43.9%
in 2024
Belgium rank
7th
Ireland rank
10th
Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 51.9% against 43.9% in Ireland, a difference of 8.0%.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 7th and Ireland ranks 10th of 20 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 44.8% | 41.5% | 3.2% | Belgium |
| 2020s | 50.7% | 45.8% | 5.0% | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe, Belgium or Ireland?
- Belgium, at 51.9% against 43.9% in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe between Belgium and Ireland?
- 8.0%, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe?
- Belgium ranks 7th and Ireland ranks 10th of 20 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of people aged 50 to 74 years who have been screened for colon and rectum cancer within the previous 2 years.