Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000) in Panama
Panama: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000) was 0.2 per 100,000 population in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Panama, 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 Panama is 0.2 per 100,000 population, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 127.3% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Panama peaked at 2.59 per 100,000 population in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.007 per 100,000 population, in 2018.
That places Panama 144th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000) in Panama, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.25 per 100,000 population | — |
| 2001 | 0.21 per 100,000 population | -16.0% |
| 2002 | 0.49 per 100,000 population | +133.3% |
| 2003 | 0.43 per 100,000 population | -12.2% |
| 2004 | 0.33 per 100,000 population | -23.3% |
| 2005 | 0.27 per 100,000 population | -18.2% |
| 2006 | 2.59 per 100,000 population | +859.3% |
| 2007 | 0.68 per 100,000 population | -73.7% |
| 2008 | 0.45 per 100,000 population | -33.8% |
| 2009 | 0.34 per 100,000 population | -24.4% |
| 2010 | 0.43 per 100,000 population | +26.5% |
| 2011 | 0.25 per 100,000 population | -41.9% |
| 2012 | 0.44 per 100,000 population | +76.0% |
| 2013 | 0.27 per 100,000 population | -38.6% |
| 2014 | 0.066 per 100,000 population | -75.6% |
| 2015 | 0.068 per 100,000 population | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 0.084 per 100,000 population | +23.5% |
| 2017 | 0.08 per 100,000 population | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 0.007 per 100,000 population | -91.2% |
| 2019 | 0.17 per 100,000 population | +2328.6% |
| 2020 | 0.088 per 100,000 population | -48.2% |
| 2021 | 0.2 per 100,000 population | +127.3% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 0.2 per 100,000 population is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.29 per 100,000 population, 69% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Panama's 0.2 per 100,000 population is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.24 per 100,000 population, 83% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning (per 100,000) in Panama changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2328.6% | 0.007 per 100,000 population | 0.17 per 100,000 population |
| 2006 | +859.3% | 0.27 per 100,000 population | 2.59 per 100,000 population |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.604 per 100,000 population | 0.21 per 100,000 population | 2.59 per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1865 per 100,000 population | 0.007 per 100,000 population | 0.44 per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.144 per 100,000 population | 0.088 per 100,000 population | 0.2 per 100,000 population | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Panama?
- Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning in Panama was 0.2 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 2.59 per 100,000 population in 2006.
- What is the lowest mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.007 per 100,000 population in 2018.
- How does Panama rank for mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning?
- Panama ranks 144th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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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About this data
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.