Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per) in Ireland
Ireland: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per) was 0.4 per 100,000 male population in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male in Ireland, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/)., World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in per 100,000 male population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male in Ireland is 0.4 per 100,000 male population, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.4% on the previous year and down 85.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male in Ireland peaked at 2.71 per 100,000 male population in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.21 per 100,000 male population, in 2018.
That places Ireland 120th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 male population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.79 per 100,000 male population | — |
| 2001 | 0.83 per 100,000 male population | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 0.85 per 100,000 male population | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 0.69 per 100,000 male population | -18.8% |
| 2004 | 0.65 per 100,000 male population | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 0.75 per 100,000 male population | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 0.67 per 100,000 male population | -10.7% |
| 2007 | 0.39 per 100,000 male population | -41.8% |
| 2008 | 0.67 per 100,000 male population | +71.8% |
| 2009 | 0.77 per 100,000 male population | +14.9% |
| 2010 | 0.49 per 100,000 male population | -36.4% |
| 2011 | 2.71 per 100,000 male population | +453.1% |
| 2012 | 0.82 per 100,000 male population | -69.7% |
| 2013 | 0.46 per 100,000 male population | -43.9% |
| 2014 | 0.23 per 100,000 male population | -50.0% |
| 2015 | 0.58 per 100,000 male population | +152.2% |
| 2016 | 0.25 per 100,000 male population | -56.9% |
| 2017 | 0.36 per 100,000 male population | +44.0% |
| 2018 | 0.21 per 100,000 male population | -41.7% |
| 2019 | 0.46 per 100,000 male population | +119.0% |
| 2020 | 0.49 per 100,000 male population | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 0.4 per 100,000 male population | -18.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 0.4 per 100,000 male population is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.35 per 100,000 male population, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 0.4 per 100,000 male population is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.495 per 100,000 male population, 81% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per) in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +453.1% | 0.49 per 100,000 male population | 2.71 per 100,000 male population |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.706 per 100,000 male population | 0.39 per 100,000 male population | 0.85 per 100,000 male population | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.657 per 100,000 male population | 0.21 per 100,000 male population | 2.71 per 100,000 male population | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.445 per 100,000 male population | 0.4 per 100,000 male population | 0.49 per 100,000 male population | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 117 Montenegro 0.43 per 100,000 male population compare
- 118 Slovenia 0.41 per 100,000 male population compare
- 118 East Timor 0.41 per 100,000 male population compare
- 120 Indonesia 0.4 per 100,000 male population compare
- 120 Italy 0.4 per 100,000 male population compare
- 120 Turkmenistan 0.4 per 100,000 male population compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male in Ireland?
- Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male in Ireland was 0.4 per 100,000 male population in 2021, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/)., World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.71 per 100,000 male population in 2011.
- What is the lowest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.21 per 100,000 male population in 2018.
- How does Ireland rank for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male?
- Ireland ranks 120th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/)., World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings is the number of male deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 male population. Unintentional poisoning can be caused by household chemicals, pesticides, kerosene, carbon monoxide and medicines, or can be the result of environmental contamination or occupational chemical exposure.