Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning was 0.2705 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Puerto Rico, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Puerto Rico is 0.2705, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.0% on the previous year and up 75.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Puerto Rico peaked at 0.3148 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0019, in 2016.
Puerto Rico ranks 133rd of 184 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.
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0575 | — |
| 2001 | 0.1919 | +233.5% |
| 2002 | 0.0597 | -68.9% |
| 2003 | 0.09 | +50.9% |
| 2004 | 0.1299 | +44.3% |
| 2005 | 0.0834 | -35.8% |
| 2006 | 0.1654 | +98.4% |
| 2007 | 0.0734 | -55.6% |
| 2008 | 0.0964 | +31.3% |
| 2009 | 0.1273 | +32.1% |
| 2010 | 0.3148 | +147.2% |
| 2011 | 0.1543 | -51.0% |
| 2012 | 0.066 | -57.2% |
| 2013 | 0.1437 | +117.8% |
| 2014 | 0.1558 | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0318 | -79.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0019 | -94.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1891 | +10056.3% |
| 2018 | 0.1139 | -39.8% |
| 2019 | 0.1515 | +33.1% |
| 2020 | 0.2292 | +51.2% |
| 2021 | 0.2705 | +18.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1075 | 0.0575 | 0.1919 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1323 | 0.0019 | 0.3148 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2498 | 0.2292 | 0.2705 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 130 Norway 0.2881 compare
- 131 Syrian Arab Republic 0.2788 compare
- 132 Argentina 0.2728 compare
- 134 Dominican Republic 0.2692 compare
- 135 Ireland 0.2649 compare
- 136 Republic of Korea 0.2486 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Puerto Rico?
- Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Puerto Rico was 0.2705 in 2021, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3148 in 2010.
- What is the lowest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0019 in 2016.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning?
- Puerto Rico ranks 133rd out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100 000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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