Reported rabies deaths in United States
United States: Reported rabies deaths was 2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2
Change on year
down 60.0%
World rank
39th
of 133 countries
All-time high
7
in 2011
All-time low
0
in 2016
Years of data
10
2010–2024
Reported rabies deaths in United States, 2010–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United States recorded 2 for reported rabies deaths in 2024.
That represents a change of down 60.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported rabies deaths in United States peaked at 7 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2016.
United States 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.
Reported rabies deaths in United States, year by year
| 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 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | +400.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | -60.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.12 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported rabies deaths in United States?
- Reported rabies deaths in United States was 2 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported rabies deaths recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported rabies deaths recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2016.
- How does United States rank for reported rabies deaths?
- United States ranks 39th out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported rabies deaths rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported rabies deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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