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Puerto Rico (US): Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population)

In , Puerto Rico (US)'s Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) was 0.30.

That's up 87.5% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 0.53 . Puerto Rico (US) ranks #92 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 32.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

Puerto Rico (US) Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.30
Trough
0.00
1-year change
+87.5%
5-year change
+14,900.0%
+172.4% / yr
10-year change
+200.0%
+11.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population)
0.3000
0.1600
0.1100
0.0760
0.0600
0.0020
0.0020
0.0540
0.1200
0.0710

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 Puerto Rico (US)'s Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021?
In 2021, Puerto Rico (US)'s Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) was 0.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Puerto Rico (US)'s Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) rising or falling?
Puerto Rico (US)'s Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population) rose 87.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Puerto Rico (US) rank globally on Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population)?
In 2021, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #92 out of 185 countries reporting Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, female (per 100,000 female population).
How does Puerto Rico (US)'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 Puerto Rico (US) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 32.
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.