Avoidable mortality in Ireland
Ireland: Avoidable mortality was 8,419 Deaths in 2022. ▬ Flat
Avoidable mortality in Ireland, 2007–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
In 2022, avoidable mortality in Ireland stood at 8,419 Deaths.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and up 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Ireland peaked at 8,622 Deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7,354 Deaths, in 2017.
Ireland ranks 33rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Avoidable mortality in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8,245 Deaths | — |
| 2008 | 8,295 Deaths | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 8,465 Deaths | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 7,723 Deaths | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 7,981 Deaths | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 7,884 Deaths | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 7,818 Deaths | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 7,803 Deaths | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,643 Deaths | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 7,674 Deaths | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 7,354 Deaths | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 7,801 Deaths | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 7,570 Deaths | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 8,254 Deaths | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 8,622 Deaths | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 8,419 Deaths | -2.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 8,419 Deaths is below the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 32% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 8,419 Deaths is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22,797 Deaths, 37% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,335 Deaths | 8,245 Deaths | 8,465 Deaths | 3 |
| 2010s | 7,725 Deaths | 7,354 Deaths | 7,981 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,432 Deaths | 8,254 Deaths | 8,622 Deaths | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 30 Costa Rica 10,842 Deaths compare
- 31 Israel 9,676 Deaths compare
- 32 New Zealand 8,444 Deaths compare
- 34 Norway 8,381 Deaths compare
- 35 Luxembourg 810 Deaths compare
- 36 Iceland 541 Deaths compare
More health data for Ireland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -4.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.89 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 20 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7228 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.026 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6489 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0274 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in Ireland?
- Avoidable mortality in Ireland was 8,419 Deaths in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 8,622 Deaths in 2021.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,354 Deaths in 2017.
- How does Ireland rank for avoidable mortality?
- Ireland ranks 33rd out of 36 countries with data for 2022.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Avoidable mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents data on preventable, treatable and avoidable (preventable + treatable) causes of mortality. Preventable and treatable causes of mortality are defined as follows: - Preventable mortality: Causes of death that can be mainly avoided through effective public health and primary prevention interventions (i.e. before the onset of diseases/injuries, to reduce incidence). - Treatable (or amenable) mortality: Causes of death that can be mainly avoided through timely and effective healthcare interventions, including secondary prevention such as screening, and treatment (i.e. after the onset of diseases, to reduce case-fatality). Both indicators refer to premature mortality (under age 75). Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.