Iceland vs Ireland: Life expectancy
Iceland
82.8 Years
in 2024
Ireland
83.1 Years
in 2024
Iceland rank
12th
Ireland rank
9th
Life expectancy over time
- Iceland
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 83.1 Years against 82.8 Years in Iceland, a difference of 0.3 Years.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 12th and Ireland ranks 9th of 41 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 75.2 Years | 71.35 Years | 3.85 Years | Iceland |
| 1980s | 77.3 Years | 73.59 Years | 3.71 Years | Iceland |
| 1990s | 78.8 Years | 75.59 Years | 3.21 Years | Iceland |
| 2000s | 81.07 Years | 78.67 Years | 2.4 Years | Iceland |
| 2010s | 82.46 Years | 81.44 Years | 1.02 Years | Iceland |
| 2020s | 82.66 Years | 82.52 Years | 0.14 Years | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life expectancy, Iceland or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 83.1 Years against 82.8 Years in Iceland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in life expectancy between Iceland and Ireland?
- 0.3 Years, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Ireland?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and Ireland rank globally for life expectancy?
- Iceland ranks 12th and Ireland ranks 9th of 41 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as Life expectancy. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset presents data on life expectancy at birth, and at ages 40, 60, 65 and 80 years old. Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.