United States: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
In , United States's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 6.06.
That's up 4.4% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . United States ranks #108 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.INJR.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 6.66
- Trough
- 5.81
- 1-year change
- +4.4%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by injury (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 6.0636 | |
| 5.8107 | |
| 6.6556 | |
| 6.4382 | |
| 6.2658 | |
| 5.8360 |
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 United States's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, United States's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 6.06, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
- United States's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rose 4.4% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does United States rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
- In 2021, United States ranked #108 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
- How does United States'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 United States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.
- 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.