Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ireland
Ireland: Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when was 0.1 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ireland, 2003–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ireland stood at 0.1. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is down 88.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ireland peaked at 1.1 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.1, in 2020.
That places Ireland 116th out of 134 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0.6 | — |
| 2004 | 0.7 | +16.7% |
| 2005 | 0.9 | +28.6% |
| 2006 | 0.6 | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 0.3 | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 0.2 | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 0.6 | +200.0% |
| 2010 | 0.6 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.7 | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 0.9 | +28.6% |
| 2013 | 1.1 | +22.2% |
| 2014 | 0.6 | -45.5% |
| 2015 | 0.5 | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.3 | -40.0% |
| 2018 | 0.2 | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 0.2 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.1 | -50.0% |
| 2021 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 0.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.4, 25% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 0.1 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.95, 11% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5571 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.56 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1844 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.455 (2100)
- Population density 76.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 217,052 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ireland?
- Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ireland was 0.1 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.1 in 2013.
- What is the lowest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 2020.
- How does Ireland rank for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when?
- Ireland ranks 116th out of 134 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when surgical care is required. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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