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Sri Lanka: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)

In , Sri Lanka's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 7.16.

That's down 19.0% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Sri Lanka ranks #82 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak
17.34
Trough
7.16
1-year change
-19.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
7.1576
8.8354
8.9170
8.3916
15.8390
17.3426

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 Sri Lanka's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Sri Lanka's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 7.16, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
Sri Lanka's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) fell 19.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
In 2021, Sri Lanka ranked #82 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
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.