Deaths from poisonings ghe in Uganda
Uganda: Deaths from poisonings ghe was 504.53 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Deaths from poisonings ghe in Uganda, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from poisonings ghe in Uganda is 504.53, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 12.3% on the previous year and up 38.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from poisonings ghe in Uganda peaked at 504.53 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 295.09, in 2000.
That places Uganda 21st out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Deaths from poisonings ghe in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 295.09 | — |
| 2001 | 301.52 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 304.97 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 371.5 | +21.8% |
| 2004 | 356.79 | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 367.74 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 436.08 | +18.6% |
| 2007 | 410.62 | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 353.14 | -14.0% |
| 2009 | 357.65 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 346.48 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 365.17 | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 391.7 | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 405.66 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 410.41 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 404.65 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 407.95 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 412.6 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 422.83 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 464.28 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 449.42 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 504.53 | +12.3% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 504.53 is above the median for low income countries, which is 282.61, 1.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 504.53 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 173.18, 2.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 355.51 | 295.09 | 436.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 403.17 | 346.48 | 464.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 476.98 | 449.42 | 504.53 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from poisonings ghe in Uganda?
- Deaths from poisonings ghe in Uganda was 504.53 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from poisonings ghe recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 504.53 in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths from poisonings ghe recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 295.09 in 2000.
- How does Uganda rank for deaths from poisonings ghe?
- Uganda ranks 21st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from poisonings ghe rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from poisonings ghe. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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