Uganda: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
In , Uganda's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 10.77.
That's up 4.3% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Uganda ranks #15 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 10.77
- Trough
- 4.64
- 1-year change
- +4.3%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by injury (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 10.7739 | |
| 10.3305 | |
| 10.6479 | |
| 8.8442 | |
| 7.5071 | |
| 4.6449 |
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 Uganda's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Uganda's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 10.77, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Uganda's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
- Uganda's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rose 4.3% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Uganda rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
- In 2021, Uganda ranked #15 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
- How does Uganda'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 Uganda is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 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.