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Ireland: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

In , Ireland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 14.72.

That's up 45.1% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Ireland ranks #157 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2000–2021)

Ireland Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
14.72
Trough
5.52
1-year change
+45.1%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
14.7198
10.1417
5.5164
6.3057
6.3559
9.4612

About Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.COMM.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Ireland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Ireland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 14.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ireland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Ireland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 45.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Ireland rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Ireland ranked #157 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Ireland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) compare to the world average?
The global average for Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021 was 30.00, so Ireland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 48.
What is Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) and how is it measured?
Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.