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

In , Iraq's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 13.77.

That's up 15.0% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Iraq ranks #7 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak
30.49
Trough
11.97
1-year change
+15.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
13.7654
11.9747
17.6127
30.4909
19.4736
15.8680

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 Iraq's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Iraq's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 13.77, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
Iraq's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rose 15.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Iraq rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
In 2021, Iraq ranked #7 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does Iraq'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 Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.
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.