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Uruguay: Cause of death, by injury (% of total)

In , Uruguay's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 6.12.

That's down 13.5% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 7.00 . Uruguay ranks #105 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #23 of 32.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak
7.51
Trough
6.12
1-year change
-13.5%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by injury (% of total)
6.1211
7.0794
6.9350
7.5143
6.8354
7.1408

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 Uruguay's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Uruguay's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) was 6.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Uruguay's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) rising or falling?
Uruguay's Cause of death, by injury (% of total) fell 13.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Uruguay rank globally on Cause of death, by injury (% of total)?
In 2021, Uruguay ranked #105 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by injury (% of total).
How does Uruguay'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 Uruguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #23 of 32.
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.