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

In , Guatemala's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 10.27.

That's down 15.9% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Guatemala ranks #19 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #7 of 32.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak
18.01
Trough
10.27
1-year change
-15.9%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
10.2702
12.2163
14.8761
15.3598
18.0136
12.2948

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 Guatemala's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Guatemala's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 10.27, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guatemala's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
Guatemala's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) fell 15.9% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Guatemala rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
In 2021, Guatemala ranked #19 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does Guatemala'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 Guatemala is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #7 of 32.
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.