Is Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?

Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rose 16.9% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?

In 2021, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #92 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).

How does Sao Tome and Principe'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 Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.

Sao Tome and Principe: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)

Name: Sao Tome and Principe: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
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In 2021, Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 6.78.

That's up 16.9% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #92 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 6.84; 2019
Trough: 3.76; 2000
1-year change: +16.9%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
2021	6.7836
2020	5.8030
2019	6.8382
2015	6.1871
2010	6.7716
2000	3.7591

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 Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 6.78, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?: Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rose 16.9% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?: In 2021, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #92 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does Sao Tome and Principe'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 Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 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.