Burkina Faso: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
In , Burkina Faso's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 11.69.
That's up 4.7% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Burkina Faso ranks #11 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 11.69
- Trough
- 5.65
- 1-year change
- +4.7%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by injury (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 11.6852 | |
| 11.1575 | |
| 11.5449 | |
| 9.3321 | |
| 7.3371 | |
| 5.6524 |
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.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Burkina Faso's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Burkina Faso's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 11.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Burkina Faso's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
- Burkina Faso's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rose 4.7% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
- In 2021, Burkina Faso ranked #11 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
- How does Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS), CC BY 4.0.