Death rate from poisonings in Mozambique

Mozambique: Death rate from poisonings was 1.5 in 2021. β–² Rising

Latest (2021)
1.5
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
23rd
of 184 countries
All-time high
1.7
in 2015
All-time low
1.1
in 2005
Years of data
7
2000–2021

Death rate from poisonings in Mozambique, 2000–2021

00.511.52000201020212000: 1.22005: 1.12010: 1.52015: 1.72019: 1.72020: 1.62021: 1.5

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2021, death rate from poisonings in Mozambique stood at 1.5.

The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, death rate from poisonings in Mozambique peaked at 1.7 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1.1, in 2005.

That places Mozambique 23rd out of 184 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.15 1.1 1.2 2
2010s 1.63 1.5 1.7 3
2020s 1.55 1.5 1.6 2

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 23 China (People’s Republic of) 1.5 compare
  2. 23 Djibouti 1.5 compare
  3. 23 Kenya 1.5 compare

See the full ranking of 184 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is death rate from poisonings in Mozambique?
Death rate from poisonings in Mozambique was 1.5 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest death rate from poisonings recorded in Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 1.7 in 2015.
What is the lowest death rate from poisonings recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 1.1 in 2005.
How does Mozambique rank for death rate from poisonings?
Mozambique ranks 23rd out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
Is death rate from poisonings rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mozambique data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from poisonings. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Death rate from poisonings
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
184 places, 1,288 data points, 2000–2021
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