Cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14 was 21.0% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 5-14.
Analysis
In 2021, cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom stood at 21.0%.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom peaked at 31.3% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 20.7%, in 2019.
United Kingdom ranks 168th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31.3% | — |
| 2010 | 22.9% | -26.9% |
| 2015 | 21.1% | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 20.7% | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 21.7% | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 21.0% | -3.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 21.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 32.0%, 65% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 21.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 32.1%, 65% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.3% | 31.3% | 31.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 21.6% | 20.7% | 22.9% | 3 |
| 2020s | 21.4% | 21.0% | 21.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 165 Ireland 21.6% compare
- 166 Philippines 21.5% compare
- 167 Serbia 21.1% compare
- 169 Mozambique 20.9% compare
- 170 Antigua and Barbuda 20.7% compare
- 171 Brunei 20.6% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom?
- Cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom was 21.0% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 31.3% in 2000.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.7% in 2019.
- How does United Kingdom rank for cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14?
- United Kingdom ranks 168th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by injury, ages 5-14 rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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 (% of total deaths ages 5-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Number of deaths ages 5-14 due to injury divided by number of all deaths ages 5-14, expressed by percentage. Injury includes unintentional and intentional injuries.