Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a in Ireland
Ireland: Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a was 24.15 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
24.15
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
159th
of 184 countries
All-time high
28.78
in 2009
All-time low
23.78
in 2019
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a in Ireland, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 24.15 for premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in 2021.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in Ireland peaked at 28.78 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 23.78, in 2019.
That places Ireland 159th out of 184 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 28.35 | — |
| 2001 | 28.48 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 28.12 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 28.5 | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 28.35 | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 28.35 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 27.67 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 27.9 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 28.74 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 28.78 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 27.48 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 27.54 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 26.84 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 26.13 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 25.89 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 24.91 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 25.12 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 24.93 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 24.38 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 23.78 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 23.9 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 24.15 | +1.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 24.15 is below the median for high income countries, which is 26.9, 90% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 24.15 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.05, 93% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.32 | 27.67 | 28.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.7 | 23.78 | 27.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.03 | 23.9 | 24.15 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 156 Czechia 25.39 compare
- 157 New Zealand 24.66 compare
- 158 Croatia 24.27 compare
- 160 Bosnia and Herzegovina 24.11 compare
- 161 Cyprus 23.04 compare
- 162 Luxembourg 22.71 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in Ireland?
- Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in Ireland was 24.15 in 2021, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 28.78 in 2009.
- What is the lowest premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.78 in 2019.
- How does Ireland rank for premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a?
- Ireland ranks 159th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a proportion of all NCD deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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