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

Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rose 8.4% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?

In 2021, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #73 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).

How does Korea, Dem. People's 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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 26.

Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)

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In 2021, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 7.55.

That's up 8.4% from 2020, the highest value since 2010.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranks #73 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 7.75; 2000
Trough: 6.96; 2020
1-year change: +8.4%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
2021	7.5453
2020	6.9631
2019	7.0315
2015	7.4472
2010	7.7101
2000	7.7457

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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 7.55, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rose 8.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?: In 2021, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #73 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does Korea, Dem. People's 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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 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.