How does Uruguay rank globally on Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population)?

In 2019, Uruguay ranked #98 out of 183 countries reporting Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population).

Uruguay: Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population)

Name: Uruguay: Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population)
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In 2019, Uruguay's Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population) was 14.80.

That's down 6.3% from 2018, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 17.09 . Uruguay ranks #98 globally out of 183 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #19 of 31.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.TRAF.P5) • Data as of 2019

Trend (2000–2019)

Highlights

Peak: 17.50; 2011
Trough: 12.20; 2003
1-year change: -6.3%
5-year change: -9.2%; -1.9% / yr
10-year change: -10.3%; -1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population)
2019	14.8000
2018	15.8000
2017	14.1000
2016	13.4000
2015	15.3000
2014	16.3000
2013	17.3000
2012	15.6000
2011	17.5000
2010	17.1000

About Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population)

Mortality caused by road traffic injury is estimated road traffic fatal injury deaths per 100,000 population.

Indicator code: SH.STA.TRAF.P5 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Uruguay's Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population) in 2019?: In 2019, Uruguay's Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population) was 14.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Uruguay's Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Uruguay's Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population) fell 6.3% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Uruguay rank globally on Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population)?: In 2019, Uruguay ranked #98 out of 183 countries reporting Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population).
How does Uruguay's Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population) in 2019 was 17.09, so Uruguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #19 of 31.
What is Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population) and how is it measured?: Mortality caused by road traffic injury is estimated road traffic fatal injury deaths per 100,000 population.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.TRAF.P5), CC BY 4.0.