Deaths from drowning in Austria
Austria: Deaths from drowning was 39.08 deaths in 2021. ▼ Falling
Deaths from drowning in Austria, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from drowning in Austria is 39.08 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 14.2% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from drowning in Austria peaked at 94.37 deaths in 2003 and was at its lowest, 29.33 deaths, in 2018.
That places Austria 145th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Deaths from drowning in Austria, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 87.43 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 80.14 deaths | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 91.31 deaths | +13.9% |
| 2003 | 94.37 deaths | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 76.12 deaths | -19.3% |
| 2005 | 88.76 deaths | +16.6% |
| 2006 | 72.45 deaths | -18.4% |
| 2007 | 75.15 deaths | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 66.51 deaths | -11.5% |
| 2009 | 67.42 deaths | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 45.19 deaths | -33.0% |
| 2011 | 50.16 deaths | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 48.75 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 56.55 deaths | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 33.33 deaths | -41.1% |
| 2015 | 44.98 deaths | +35.0% |
| 2016 | 44.77 deaths | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 35.27 deaths | -21.2% |
| 2018 | 29.33 deaths | -16.8% |
| 2019 | 42.25 deaths | +44.1% |
| 2020 | 34.23 deaths | -19.0% |
| 2021 | 39.08 deaths | +14.2% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 39.08 deaths is below the median for high income countries, which is 70.42 deaths, 55% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Austria's 39.08 deaths is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 109.26 deaths, 36% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79.97 deaths | 66.51 deaths | 94.37 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.06 deaths | 29.33 deaths | 56.55 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.66 deaths | 34.23 deaths | 39.08 deaths | 2 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0217 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.86 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from drowning in Austria?
- Deaths from drowning in Austria was 39.08 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from drowning recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 94.37 deaths in 2003.
- What is the lowest deaths from drowning recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.33 deaths in 2018.
- How does Austria rank for deaths from drowning?
- Austria ranks 145th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from drowning rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from drowning. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from drowning in both sexes.