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

In , China's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 6.00.

That's down 2.8% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . China ranks #109 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak
9.19
Trough
6.00
1-year change
-2.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
6.0029
6.1751
6.3067
6.8902
7.6678
9.1946

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 China's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, China's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
China's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) fell 2.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does China rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
In 2021, China ranked #109 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does China'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 China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 26.
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.