Reported deaths from rabies in Canada

Canada: Reported deaths from rabies was 1 Deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1 Deaths
World rank
46th
of 133 countries
All-time high
1 Deaths
in 2019
All-time low
0 Deaths
in 2010
Years of data
13
2010–2024

Reported deaths from rabies in Canada, 2010–2024

00.20.40.60.812010201720242010: 0 Deaths2011: 0 Deaths2012: 0 Deaths2013: 0 Deaths2014: 0 Deaths2015: 0 Deaths2016: 0 Deaths2017: 0 Deaths2018: 0 Deaths2019: 1 Deaths2020: 0 Deaths2021: 0 Deaths2024: 1 Deaths

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.

Analysis

Canada recorded 1 Deaths for reported deaths from rabies in 2024. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over five years.

Over the whole period, reported deaths from rabies in Canada peaked at 1 Deaths in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 Deaths, in 2010.

Canada ranks 46th of 133 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.1 Deaths 0 Deaths 1 Deaths 10
2020s 0.3333 Deaths 0 Deaths 1 Deaths 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported deaths from rabies in Canada?
Reported deaths from rabies in Canada was 1 Deaths in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest reported deaths from rabies recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 1 Deaths in 2019.
What is the lowest reported deaths from rabies recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Deaths in 2010.
How does Canada rank for reported deaths from rabies?
Canada ranks 46th out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported deaths from rabies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Reported deaths from rabies
Unit
Deaths
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
133 places, 1,422 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed

Reported annual deaths from rabies in humans. Depending on the country's reporting system, this may include laboratory-confirmed cases only, or laboratory-confirmed _and_ clinically-diagnosed cases.