Deaths from malnutrition ghe in United States
United States: Deaths from malnutrition ghe was 17,516 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from malnutrition ghe in United States, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from malnutrition ghe in United States is 17,516, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.8% on the previous year and up 463.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from malnutrition ghe in United States peaked at 17,516 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,443, in 2006.
That places United States 2nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from malnutrition ghe in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,028 | — |
| 2001 | 3,554 | -11.8% |
| 2002 | 3,607 | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 3,241 | -10.2% |
| 2004 | 2,925 | -9.7% |
| 2005 | 3,087 | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 2,443 | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 2,723 | +11.4% |
| 2008 | 2,843 | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 2,766 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 2,881 | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 3,108 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 3,117 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 3,326 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 4,046 | +21.7% |
| 2015 | 5,155 | +27.4% |
| 2016 | 6,315 | +22.5% |
| 2017 | 7,818 | +23.8% |
| 2018 | 9,605 | +22.9% |
| 2019 | 11,633 | +21.1% |
| 2020 | 14,740 | +26.7% |
| 2021 | 17,516 | +18.8% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 17,516 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.37, 1540.5× the median. (63 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,122 | 2,443 | 4,028 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,700 | 2,881 | 11,633 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,128 | 14,740 | 17,516 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from malnutrition ghe in United States?
- Deaths from malnutrition ghe in United States was 17,516 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from malnutrition ghe recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 17,516 in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths from malnutrition ghe recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,443 in 2006.
- How does United States rank for deaths from malnutrition ghe?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from malnutrition ghe rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 463.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from malnutrition ghe. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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