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

In , Latvia's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 4.13.

That's down 10.8% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Latvia ranks #151 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #25 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Latvia Cause of death, by injury (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2004: EU enlargement (10 new members)
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2004 · EU enlargement (10 new members)

Highlights

Peak
10.81
Trough
4.13
1-year change
-10.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
4.1322
4.6330
4.7659
5.7593
6.5127
10.8144

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 Latvia's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Latvia's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 4.13, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Latvia's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
Latvia's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) fell 10.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Latvia rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
In 2021, Latvia ranked #151 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does Latvia'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 Latvia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS), CC BY 4.0.