Ghana: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
In , Ghana's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 8.51.
That's up 4.6% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Ghana ranks #50 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 8.51
- Trough
- 5.42
- 1-year change
- +4.6%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by injury (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 8.5087 | |
| 8.1330 | |
| 7.6830 | |
| 7.4718 | |
| 6.7430 | |
| 5.4209 |
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 Ghana's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Ghana's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 8.51, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Ghana's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
- Ghana's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rose 4.6% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Ghana rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
- In 2021, Ghana ranked #50 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
- How does Ghana'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 Ghana is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 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.