Germany vs Italy: Road deaths over the long term

Germany
2,788
in 2022
Italy
3,159
in 2022
Germany rank
15th
Italy rank
14th

Road deaths over the long term over time

  • Germany
  • Italy
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How they compare

Italy currently reports 3,159 against 2,788 in Germany, a difference of 371.

That makes Italy's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 9 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 15th and Italy ranks 14th of 65 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 3 and Italy in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Italy Difference Ahead
1970s 16,022 10,223 5,800 Germany
1980s 9,978 7,940 2,037 Germany
1990s 9,192 7,154 2,038 Germany
2000s 5,781 5,940 159.5 Italy
2010s 3,414 3,510 95.7 Italy
2020s 2,690 2,810 120 Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher road deaths over the long term, Germany or Italy?
Italy, at 3,159 against 2,788 in Germany as of 2022.
What is the difference in road deaths over the long term between Germany and Italy?
371, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
53 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2022.
How do Germany and Italy rank globally for road deaths over the long term?
Germany ranks 15th and Italy ranks 14th of 65 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Road deaths over the long term. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Road deaths over the long term
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
65 places, 2,830 data points, 1900–2022
Last refreshed