Autopsy rate in Ireland
Ireland: Autopsy rate was 17.88 in 2002. ▲ Rising
Latest (2002)
17.88
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
8th
of 39 countries
All-time high
18.67
in 2001
All-time low
15.01
in 1994
Years of data
9
1994–2002
Autopsy rate in Ireland, 1994–2002
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for autopsy rate in Ireland is 17.88, measured in 2002.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, autopsy rate in Ireland peaked at 18.67 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 15.01, in 1994.
That places Ireland 8th out of 39 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the top quarter.
Autopsy rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 15.01 | — |
| 1995 | 16.22 | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 16.29 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 17.32 | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 17.65 | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 18.37 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 18.34 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 18.67 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 17.88 | -4.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 17.88 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.04, 2.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 17.88 is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.6, 2.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.81 | 15.01 | 18.37 | 6 |
| 2000s | 18.3 | 17.88 | 18.67 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is autopsy rate in Ireland?
- Autopsy rate in Ireland was 17.88 in 2002, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest autopsy rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 18.67 in 2001.
- What is the lowest autopsy rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.01 in 1994.
- How does Ireland rank for autopsy rate?
- Ireland ranks 8th out of 39 countries with data for 2002.
- Is autopsy rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Autopsy rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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