Reported deaths from rabies in Peru
Peru: Reported deaths from rabies was 2 Deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported deaths from rabies in Peru, 2010–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported deaths from rabies in Peru is 2 Deaths, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 100.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, reported deaths from rabies in Peru peaked at 20 Deaths in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 Deaths, in 2014.
Peru ranks 39th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.1 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 20 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 2 Deaths | 5 |
Countries ranked near Peru
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- 39 United States 2 Deaths compare
More health data for Peru
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,235 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 782 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 277,896 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 278,985 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 277,934 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 277,075 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 277,995 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 275,298 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported deaths from rabies in Peru?
- Reported deaths from rabies in Peru was 2 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 20 Deaths in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported deaths from rabies recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Deaths in 2014.
- How does Peru rank for reported deaths from rabies?
- Peru ranks 39th out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Peru 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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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.