Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000) in Ireland
Ireland: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000) was 0.26 per 100,000 population in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning 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 population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Ireland is 0.26 per 100,000 population, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 25.7% on the previous year and down 84.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Ireland peaked at 1.62 per 100,000 population in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.16 per 100,000 population, in 2014.
Ireland ranks 135th of 185 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 (per 100,000) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.59 per 100,000 population | — |
| 2001 | 0.61 per 100,000 population | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 0.64 per 100,000 population | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 0.51 per 100,000 population | -20.3% |
| 2004 | 0.48 per 100,000 population | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 0.57 per 100,000 population | +18.7% |
| 2006 | 0.47 per 100,000 population | -17.5% |
| 2007 | 0.36 per 100,000 population | -23.4% |
| 2008 | 0.45 per 100,000 population | +25.0% |
| 2009 | 0.58 per 100,000 population | +28.9% |
| 2010 | 0.32 per 100,000 population | -44.8% |
| 2011 | 1.62 per 100,000 population | +406.2% |
| 2012 | 0.48 per 100,000 population | -70.4% |
| 2013 | 0.39 per 100,000 population | -18.7% |
| 2014 | 0.16 per 100,000 population | -59.0% |
| 2015 | 0.36 per 100,000 population | +125.0% |
| 2016 | 0.23 per 100,000 population | -36.1% |
| 2017 | 0.22 per 100,000 population | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 0.19 per 100,000 population | -13.6% |
| 2019 | 0.23 per 100,000 population | +21.1% |
| 2020 | 0.35 per 100,000 population | +52.2% |
| 2021 | 0.26 per 100,000 population | -25.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 0.26 per 100,000 population is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.29 per 100,000 population, 90% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 0.26 per 100,000 population is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.39 per 100,000 population, 67% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000) 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 | +406.2% | 0.32 per 100,000 population | 1.62 per 100,000 population |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.526 per 100,000 population | 0.36 per 100,000 population | 0.64 per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.42 per 100,000 population | 0.16 per 100,000 population | 1.62 per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.305 per 100,000 population | 0.26 per 100,000 population | 0.35 per 100,000 population | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 132 Argentina 0.27 per 100,000 population compare
- 132 Dominican Republic 0.27 per 100,000 population compare
- 132 Puerto Rico 0.27 per 100,000 population compare
- 136 South Korea 0.25 per 100,000 population compare
- 137 Indonesia 0.23 per 100,000 population compare
- 137 Philippines 0.23 per 100,000 population compare
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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 0.26 per 100,000 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 recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.62 per 100,000 population in 2011.
- What is the lowest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.16 per 100,000 population in 2014.
- How does Ireland rank for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning?
- Ireland ranks 135th out of 185 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 84.0%. 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 (per 100,000 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 deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 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.