Denmark vs Ireland: Deaths from substance use disorders who

Denmark
238.65
in 2021
Ireland
242.54
in 2021
Denmark rank
40th
Ireland rank
39th

Deaths from substance use disorders who over time

  • Denmark
  • Ireland
100150200250300200020102021

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 242.54 against 238.65 in Denmark, a difference of 3.89.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 40th and Ireland ranks 39th of 192 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 186.81 145.23 41.58 Denmark
2010s 229.41 181.59 47.82 Denmark
2020s 237.41 281.44 44.03 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher deaths from substance use disorders who, Denmark or Ireland?
Ireland, at 242.54 against 238.65 in Denmark as of 2021.
What is the difference in deaths from substance use disorders who between Denmark and Ireland?
3.89, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for deaths from substance use disorders who?
Denmark ranks 40th and Ireland ranks 39th of 192 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Deaths from substance use disorders who. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Deaths from substance use disorders who
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed