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Papua New Guinea: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population)

In , Papua New Guinea's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) was 0.06.

That's down 1.6% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 0.53 . Papua New Guinea ranks #165 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 26.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.POIS.P5.FE) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

Papua New Guinea Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.11
Trough
0.06
1-year change
-1.6%
5-year change
-24.4%
-5.4% / yr
10-year change
-31.9%
-3.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population)
0.0620
0.0630
0.0750
0.0700
0.0770
0.0820
0.0910
0.0860
0.0840
0.0840

About Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population)

Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings is the number of female deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 female population. Unintentional poisoning can be caused by household chemicals, pesticides, kerosene, carbon monoxide and medicines, or can be the result of environmental contamination or occupational chemical exposure.

Indicator code: SH.STA.POIS.P5.FECategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Papua New Guinea's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021?
In 2021, Papua New Guinea's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) was 0.06, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Papua New Guinea's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) rising or falling?
Papua New Guinea's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) fell 1.6% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population)?
In 2021, Papua New Guinea ranked #165 out of 185 countries reporting Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population).
How does Papua New Guinea's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021 was 0.53, so Papua New Guinea is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 26.
What is Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) and how is it measured?
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings is the number of female deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 female population. Unintentional poisoning can be caused by household chemicals, pesticides, kerosene, carbon monoxide and medicines, or can be the result of environmental contamination or occupational chemical exposure.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.POIS.P5.FE), CC BY 4.0.