Autopsy rate in Ireland
Ireland: Autopsy rate was 17.9% in 2002. ▲ Rising
Autopsy rate in Ireland, 1994–2002
Source: Paratz et al. (2023); World Health Organization (2022) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for autopsy rate in Ireland is 17.9%, 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 18.7% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 15.0%, 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 | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 15.0% | — |
| 1995 | 16.2% | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 16.3% | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 17.3% | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 17.6% | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 18.4% | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 18.3% | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 18.7% | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 17.9% | -4.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 17.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.0%, 2.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 17.9% 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 | 16.8% | 15.0% | 18.4% | 6 |
| 2000s | 18.3% | 17.9% | 18.7% | 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 17.9% in 2002, according to Paratz et al. (2023); World Health Organization (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest autopsy rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 18.7% in 2001.
- What is the lowest autopsy rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.0% 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 Paratz et al. (2023); World Health Organization (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Autopsy rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The share of all deaths for which an autopsy was performed. Autopsies may be used to determine the cause of sudden deaths; when there is a lack of doctors and nurses, medical records, or death certificate training; or for other legal or cultural reasons.