United States: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population)
In , United States's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) was 0.53.
That's up 6.0% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 0.76 . United States ranks #87 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.POIS.P5) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2002–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.53
- Trough
- 0.36
- 1-year change
- +6.0%
- 5-year change
- +10.4%
- +2.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +20.5%
- +1.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) |
|---|---|
| 0.5300 | |
| 0.5000 | |
| 0.5200 | |
| 0.4900 | |
| 0.4700 | |
| 0.4800 | |
| 0.4200 | |
| 0.4200 | |
| 0.4000 | |
| 0.4000 |
About Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population)
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings is the number of deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 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 • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United States's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) in 2021?
- In 2021, United States's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) was 0.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?
- United States's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) rose 6.0% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does United States rank globally on Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population)?
- In 2021, United States ranked #87 out of 185 countries reporting Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population).
- How does United States's Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) in 2021 was 0.76, so United States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.
- What is Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000 population) and how is it measured?
- Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings is the number of deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.POIS.P5), CC BY 4.0.