Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Ireland
Ireland: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning was 0.2649 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.2649
Change on year
down 23.5%
World rank
135th
of 184 countries
All-time high
1.62
in 2011
All-time low
0.1563
in 2014
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Ireland, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Ireland is 0.2649, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 23.5% on the previous year and down 83.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Ireland peaked at 1.62 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.1563, in 2014.
Ireland ranks 135th of 184 countries on this measure, 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 in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.5908 | — |
| 2001 | 0.6094 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 0.6385 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 0.5084 | -20.4% |
| 2004 | 0.4849 | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 0.5702 | +17.6% |
| 2006 | 0.4737 | -16.9% |
| 2007 | 0.3628 | -23.4% |
| 2008 | 0.4523 | +24.7% |
| 2009 | 0.5844 | +29.2% |
| 2010 | 0.316 | -45.9% |
| 2011 | 1.62 | +414.1% |
| 2012 | 0.4778 | -70.6% |
| 2013 | 0.3896 | -18.5% |
| 2014 | 0.1563 | -59.9% |
| 2015 | 0.3578 | +128.8% |
| 2016 | 0.2301 | -35.7% |
| 2017 | 0.2219 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 0.1923 | -13.4% |
| 2019 | 0.2281 | +18.7% |
| 2020 | 0.3462 | +51.8% |
| 2021 | 0.2649 | -23.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5275 | 0.3628 | 0.6385 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4194 | 0.1563 | 1.62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3055 | 0.2649 | 0.3462 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Ireland?
- Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Ireland was 0.2649 in 2021, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.62 in 2011.
- What is the lowest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1563 in 2014.
- How does Ireland rank for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning?
- Ireland ranks 135th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.7%. 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, published as part of Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100 000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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