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Senegal: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)

In , Senegal's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 10.21.

That's down 7.4% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Senegal ranks #21 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Senegal Cause of death, by injury (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
11.06
Trough
7.34
1-year change
-7.4%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
10.2069
11.0269
11.0605
10.4928
9.8855
7.3378

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 Senegal's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Senegal's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 10.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Senegal's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
Senegal's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) fell 7.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Senegal rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
In 2021, Senegal ranked #21 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does Senegal'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 Senegal is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 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.