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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)

Nigeria Cause of death, by injury (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 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.ZSCategory: 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS), CC BY 4.0.