Child deaths life stage in Ireland

Ireland: Child deaths life stage was 24 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
24
Change on year
down 7.7%
World rank
154th
of 195 countries
All-time high
425
in 1955
All-time low
24
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024

Child deaths life stage in Ireland, 1955–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child deaths life stage in Ireland stood at 24. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.

The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 36.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths life stage in Ireland peaked at 425 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 24, in 2024.

Ireland ranks 154th of 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 368.2 315 425 5
1960s 243.7 198 296 10
1970s 194.8 172 206 10
1980s 131.1 99 162 10
1990s 68.4 60 91 10
2000s 50.1 42 61 10
2010s 35.7 27 42 10
2020s 25.4 24 26 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 152 Sao Tome and Principe 28 compare
  2. 153 Denmark 26 compare
  3. 154 Norway 24 compare
  4. 154 Vanuatu 24 compare
  5. 157 Finland 22 compare
  6. 157 Singapore 22 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places β†’

More health data for Ireland

All data for Ireland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths life stage in Ireland?
Child deaths life stage in Ireland was 24 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child deaths life stage recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 425 in 1955.
What is the lowest child deaths life stage recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 24 in 2024.
How does Ireland rank for child deaths life stage?
Ireland ranks 154th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths life stage rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child deaths life stage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child deaths life stage
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 11,992 data points, 1955–2024
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