Diarrheal disease deaths in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Diarrheal disease deaths was 1,272 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Diarrheal disease deaths in United Kingdom, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, diarrheal disease deaths in United Kingdom stood at 1,272 deaths.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 37.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, diarrheal disease deaths in United Kingdom peaked at 4,467 deaths in 2007 and was at its lowest, 605.88 deaths, in 2000.
United Kingdom ranks 61st of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Diarrheal disease deaths in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 605.88 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 843.99 deaths | +39.3% |
| 2002 | 949.3 deaths | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 1,182 deaths | +24.5% |
| 2004 | 1,498 deaths | +26.7% |
| 2005 | 2,348 deaths | +56.7% |
| 2006 | 3,836 deaths | +63.4% |
| 2007 | 4,467 deaths | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 2,967 deaths | -33.6% |
| 2009 | 2,027 deaths | -31.7% |
| 2010 | 1,420 deaths | -29.9% |
| 2011 | 2,036 deaths | +43.4% |
| 2012 | 1,860 deaths | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 1,854 deaths | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 1,488 deaths | -19.8% |
| 2015 | 1,617 deaths | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 1,494 deaths | -7.6% |
| 2017 | 1,479 deaths | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 1,413 deaths | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 1,306 deaths | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 1,291 deaths | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 1,272 deaths | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,072 deaths | 605.88 deaths | 4,467 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,597 deaths | 1,306 deaths | 2,036 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,282 deaths | 1,272 deaths | 1,291 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is diarrheal disease deaths in United Kingdom?
- Diarrheal disease deaths in United Kingdom was 1,272 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest diarrheal disease deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 4,467 deaths in 2007.
- What is the lowest diarrheal disease deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 605.88 deaths in 2000.
- How does United Kingdom rank for diarrheal disease deaths?
- United Kingdom ranks 61st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is diarrheal disease deaths rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Diarrheal disease deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from diarrhoeal diseases in both sexes.