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

In , Malaysia's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 5.69.

That's down 21.1% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Malaysia ranks #114 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak
11.47
Trough
5.69
1-year change
-21.1%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
5.6922
7.2173
7.8973
8.5745
9.5055
11.4706

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 Malaysia's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Malaysia's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 5.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malaysia's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
Malaysia's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) fell 21.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Malaysia rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
In 2021, Malaysia ranked #114 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does Malaysia'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 Malaysia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 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.