Nigeria: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
In , Nigeria's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 7.83.
That's up 7.0% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Nigeria ranks #63 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 7.83
- Trough
- 4.88
- 1-year change
- +7.0%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by injury (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 7.8340 | |
| 7.3212 | |
| 7.0591 | |
| 6.8101 | |
| 5.8228 | |
| 4.8791 |
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 Nigeria's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Nigeria's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 7.83, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Nigeria's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
- Nigeria's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rose 7.0% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Nigeria rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
- In 2021, Nigeria ranked #63 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
- How does Nigeria'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 Nigeria is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS), CC BY 4.0.