What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?

In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 8.04, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) fell 5.9% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?

In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #59 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)

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In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 8.04.

That's down 5.9% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #59 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 8.55; 2020
Trough: 6.57; 2000
1-year change: -5.9%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
2021	8.0415
2020	8.5471
2019	8.4181
2015	7.7375
2010	7.1015
2000	6.5671

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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 8.04, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) fell 5.9% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?: In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #59 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 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.