Ireland vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Crude birth rate

Ireland
10
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
9.89
in 2024
Ireland rank
33rd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
35th

Crude birth rate over time

  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 10 against 9.89 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.11.

Across all 65 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 33rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 35th of 74 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1960s 21.62 17.85 3.77 Ireland
1970s 21.69 13.56 8.13 Ireland
1980s 18.19 13.26 4.93 Ireland
1990s 14.23 12.94 1.29 Ireland
2000s 15.51 12.02 3.49 Ireland
2010s 14.21 11.93 2.28 Ireland
2020s 10.72 10.09 0.628 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher crude birth rate, Ireland or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Ireland, at 10 against 9.89 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in crude birth rate between Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
0.11, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
65 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2024.
How do Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for crude birth rate?
Ireland ranks 33rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 35th of 74 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Crude birth rate (per 1,000 people). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Crude birth rate (per 1,000 people)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
74 places, 4,778 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed