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Botswana: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)

In , Botswana's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 5.89.

That's down 21.3% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Botswana ranks #111 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Botswana Cause of death, by injury (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
8.13
Trough
4.75
1-year change
-21.3%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
5.8933
7.4887
8.1313
7.6622
7.3114
4.7499

About Cause of death, by injury (% of total)

Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Injuries include unintentional and intentional injuries.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Botswana's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Botswana's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 5.89, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Botswana's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
Botswana's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) fell 21.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Botswana rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
In 2021, Botswana ranked #111 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does Botswana's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) compare to the world average?
The global average for Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021 was 7.00, so Botswana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.
What is Cause of death, by injury (% of total) and how is it measured?
Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Injuries include unintentional and intentional injuries.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS), CC BY 4.0.