Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning was 1.31 per 100,000 population in 2021. ▬ Flat
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/)., World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in per 100,000 population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 1.31 per 100,000 population, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 1.58 per 100,000 population in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.24 per 100,000 population, in 2020.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 33rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.27 per 100,000 population | — |
| 2001 | 1.29 per 100,000 population | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 1.33 per 100,000 population | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 1.35 per 100,000 population | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 1.35 per 100,000 population | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.39 per 100,000 population | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 1.33 per 100,000 population | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 1.4 per 100,000 population | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 1.41 per 100,000 population | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.38 per 100,000 population | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 1.36 per 100,000 population | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 1.43 per 100,000 population | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 1.36 per 100,000 population | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 1.52 per 100,000 population | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 1.58 per 100,000 population | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 1.36 per 100,000 population | -13.9% |
| 2016 | 1.41 per 100,000 population | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 1.38 per 100,000 population | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 1.32 per 100,000 population | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 1.27 per 100,000 population | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 1.24 per 100,000 population | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 1.31 per 100,000 population | +5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.35 per 100,000 population | 1.27 per 100,000 population | 1.41 per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4 per 100,000 population | 1.27 per 100,000 population | 1.58 per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.27 per 100,000 population | 1.24 per 100,000 population | 1.31 per 100,000 population | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 31 Madagascar 1.37 per 100,000 population compare
- 32 Central African Republic 1.36 per 100,000 population compare
- 34 Rwanda 1.3 per 100,000 population compare
- 35 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 1.26 per 100,000 population compare
- 35 Tonga 1.26 per 100,000 population compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 1.31 per 100,000 population in 2021, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/)., World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 1.58 per 100,000 population in 2014.
- What is the lowest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.24 per 100,000 population in 2020.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 33rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/)., World Health Organization (WHO), 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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Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings is the number of deaths from unintentional poisonings in a year per 100,000 population. Unintentional poisoning can be caused by household chemicals, pesticides, kerosene, carbon monoxide and medicines, or can be the result of environmental contamination or occupational chemical exposure.