Cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female in United States
United States: Cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female was 42.1% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female in United States, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total female deaths ages 5-14.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female in United States is 42.1%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female in United States peaked at 44.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 36.8%, in 2010.
United States ranks 17th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female in United States, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 44.9% | — |
| 2010 | 36.8% | -18.0% |
| 2015 | 38.1% | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 38.9% | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 40.7% | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 42.1% | +3.3% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 42.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 28.0%, 1.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.9% | 44.9% | 44.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 37.9% | 36.8% | 38.9% | 3 |
| 2020s | 41.4% | 40.7% | 42.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 14 North Korea 44.1% compare
- 15 Vietnam 43.3% compare
- 16 Algeria 43.0% compare
- 18 New Zealand 40.3% compare
- 19 South Korea 40.2% compare
- 20 Australia 40.0% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female in United States?
- Cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female in United States was 42.1% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 44.9% in 2000.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.8% in 2010.
- How does United States rank for cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female?
- United States ranks 17th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14, female (% of total female deaths ages 5-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of female deaths ages 5-14 due to injury divided by number of all female deaths ages 5-14, expressed by percentage. Injury includes unintentional and intentional injuries.