Reported number of human rabies deaths in China
China: Reported number of human rabies deaths was 122 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported number of human rabies deaths in China, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, reported number of human rabies deaths in China stood at 122. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is down 9.0% on the previous year and down 89.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported number of human rabies deaths in China peaked at 2,014 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 122, in 2023.
China ranks 6th of 136 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported number of human rabies deaths in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,014 | — |
| 2011 | 1,879 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 1,361 | -27.6% |
| 2013 | 1,128 | -17.1% |
| 2014 | 854 | -24.3% |
| 2015 | 801 | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 644 | -19.6% |
| 2017 | 516 | -19.9% |
| 2018 | 422 | -18.2% |
| 2019 | 290 | -31.3% |
| 2020 | 202 | -30.3% |
| 2021 | 157 | -22.3% |
| 2022 | 134 | -14.6% |
| 2023 | 122 | -9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 990.9 | 290 | 2,014 | 10 |
| 2020s | 153.75 | 122 | 202 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported number of human rabies deaths in China?
- Reported number of human rabies deaths in China was 122 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest reported number of human rabies deaths recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 2,014 in 2010.
- What is the lowest reported number of human rabies deaths recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 122 in 2023.
- How does China rank for reported number of human rabies deaths?
- China ranks 6th out of 136 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported number of human rabies deaths rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Reported number of human rabies deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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