Reported number of human rabies deaths in United States of America

United States of America: Reported number of human rabies deaths was 3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3
World rank
37th
of 136 countries
All-time high
7
in 2011
All-time low
0
in 2016
Years of data
13
2010–2024

Reported number of human rabies deaths in United States of America, 2010–2024

024682010201720242010: 22011: 72012: 12013: 22014: 12015: 32016: 02017: 12020: 02021: 52022: 02023: 02024: 3

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reported number of human rabies deaths in United States of America is 3, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 200.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported number of human rabies deaths in United States of America peaked at 7 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2016.

That places United States of America 37th out of 136 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Reported number of human rabies deaths in United States of America, year by year

Annual values for Reported number of human rabies deaths in United States of America, 2010 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2010 2
2011 7 +250.0%
2012 1 -85.7%
2013 2 +100.0%
2014 1 -50.0%
2015 3 +200.0%
2016 0 -100.0%
2017 1
2020 0 -100.0%
2021 5
2022 0 -100.0%
2023 0
2024 3

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.12 0 7 8
2020s 1.6 0 5 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported number of human rabies deaths in United States of America?
Reported number of human rabies deaths in United States of America was 3 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest reported number of human rabies deaths recorded in United States of America?
The highest recorded value was 7 in 2011.
What is the lowest reported number of human rabies deaths recorded in United States of America?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2016.
How does United States of America rank for reported number of human rabies deaths?
United States of America ranks 37th out of 136 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported number of human rabies deaths rising or falling in United States of America?
Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States of America 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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Indicator
Reported number of human rabies deaths
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
138 places, 1,547 data points, 2010–2024
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