South Africa: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
In , South Africa's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 8.55.
That's down 13.4% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . South Africa ranks #49 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 11.74
- Trough
- 8.55
- 1-year change
- -13.4%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by injury (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 8.5481 | |
| 9.8690 | |
| 11.7420 | |
| 11.3586 | |
| 8.9155 | |
| 10.0184 |
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 South Africa's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, South Africa's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 8.55, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
- South Africa's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) fell 13.4% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
- In 2021, South Africa ranked #49 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
- How does South Africa'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 South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS), CC BY 4.0.