Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Ireland
Ireland: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 was 70.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Ireland, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 5-14.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 70.3% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in 2021.
That represents a change of up 12.6% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Ireland peaked at 80.9% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 49.1%, in 2000.
Ireland ranks 10th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 49.1% | — |
| 2010 | 64.7% | +31.7% |
| 2015 | 80.9% | +24.9% |
| 2019 | 76.6% | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 62.4% | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 70.3% | +12.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 70.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 59.8%, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 70.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.0%, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.1% | 49.1% | 49.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 74.1% | 64.7% | 80.9% | 3 |
| 2020s | 66.3% | 62.4% | 70.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Ireland?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Ireland was 70.3% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 80.9% in 2015.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.1% in 2000.
- How does Ireland rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14?
- Ireland ranks 10th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 (% of total deaths ages 5-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Number of deaths ages 5-14 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all deaths ages 5-14, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.