Hong Kong, China vs Ireland: Share of deaths from underlying causes
Hong Kong, China
31.9%
in 2017
Ireland
28.9%
in 2022
Hong Kong, China rank
1st
Ireland rank
4th
Share of deaths from underlying causes over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Ireland
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 31.9% against 28.9% in Ireland, a difference of 3.0%.
That makes Hong Kong, China's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 63 shared years of data; in 1955 it was Ireland ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 1st and Ireland ranks 4th of 113 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 6 and Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.9% | 13.9% | 6.1% | Ireland |
| 1960s | 15.8% | 15.4% | 0.4% | Hong Kong, China |
| 1970s | 22.5% | 18.0% | 4.5% | Hong Kong, China |
| 1980s | 28.6% | 20.9% | 7.7% | Hong Kong, China |
| 1990s | 31.5% | 23.7% | 7.9% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2000s | 32.7% | 27.5% | 5.2% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2010s | 31.5% | 30.6% | 0.9% | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of deaths from underlying causes, Hong Kong, China or Ireland?
- Hong Kong, China, at 31.9% against 28.9% in Ireland as of 2017.
- What is the difference in share of deaths from underlying causes between Hong Kong, China and Ireland?
- 3.0%, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Ireland?
- 63 years are reported by both, from 1955 to 2017.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Ireland rank globally for share of deaths from underlying causes?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 1st and Ireland ranks 4th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO Mortality Database (2025) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of deaths from underlying causes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates.