Dengue fever deaths in United States

United States: Dengue fever deaths was 0.23 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
0.23
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
46th
of 192 countries
All-time high
3.34
in 2013
All-time low
0.15
in 2004
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Dengue fever deaths in United States, 2000–2021

01232000201020212000: 1.22001: 2.22002: 2.22003: 0.162004: 0.152005: 2.32006: 0.182007: 0.192008: 0.22009: 1.22010: 3.32011: 0.222012: 2.32013: 3.32014: 2.42015: 0.342016: 0.362017: 0.342018: 0.322019: 0.32020: 0.222021: 0.23

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for dengue fever deaths in United States is 0.23, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 4.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dengue fever deaths in United States peaked at 3.34 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.15, in 2004.

That places United States 46th out of 192 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.998 0.15 2.27 10
2010s 1.32 0.22 3.34 10
2020s 0.225 0.22 0.23 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is dengue fever deaths in United States?
Dengue fever deaths in United States was 0.23 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest dengue fever deaths recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 3.34 in 2013.
What is the lowest dengue fever deaths recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 0.15 in 2004.
How does United States rank for dengue fever deaths?
United States ranks 46th out of 192 countries with data for 2021.
Is dengue fever deaths rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. 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 Dengue fever deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Dengue fever deaths
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
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