How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population)?

In 2021, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #122 out of 185 countries reporting Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population).

Sao Tome and Principe: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population)

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In 2021, Sao Tome and Principe's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) was 0.31.

That's down 11.4% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 0.76 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #122 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 0.58; 2002
Trough: 0.31; 2021
1-year change: -11.4%
5-year change: -24.4%; -5.4% / yr
10-year change: -31.1%; -3.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population)
2021	0.3100
2020	0.3500
2019	0.3800
2018	0.3800
2017	0.3900
2016	0.4100
2015	0.4100
2014	0.4400
2013	0.4400
2012	0.4600

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

Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings is the number of deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 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 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sao Tome and Principe's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Sao Tome and Principe's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) was 0.31, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Sao Tome and Principe's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) fell 11.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #122 out of 185 countries reporting Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population).
How does Sao Tome and Principe's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) in 2021 was 0.76, so Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 of 48.
What is Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) and how is it measured?: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings is the number of deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 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), CC BY 4.0.