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United Kingdom: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population)

In , United Kingdom's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population) was 0.38.

That's up 2.7% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 1.00 . United Kingdom ranks #126 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

United Kingdom Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.45
Trough
0.24
1-year change
+2.7%
5-year change
-7.3%
-1.5% / yr
10-year change
+18.8%
+1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population)
0.3800
0.3700
0.3500
0.4100
0.3900
0.4100
0.3800
0.3800
0.3400
0.2900

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What was United Kingdom's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?
In 2021, United Kingdom's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population) was 0.38, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 2.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population)?
In 2021, United Kingdom ranked #126 out of 185 countries reporting Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does United Kingdom's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021 was 1.00, so United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 48.
What is Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning, male (per 100,000 male population) and how is it measured?
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings is the number of male deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 male 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.MA), CC BY 4.0.