Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers was 2.75 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
2.75
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
39th
of 43 countries
All-time high
21.77
in 1970
All-time low
2.35
in 2019
Years of data
52
1970–2021
Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in United Kingdom, 1970–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 2.75 for road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in 2021.
That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in United Kingdom peaked at 21.77 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 2.35, in 2019.
United Kingdom ranks 39th of 43 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 21.77 | — |
| 1971 | 21.46 | -1.4% |
| 1972 | 21.02 | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 19.07 | -9.3% |
| 1974 | 18.27 | -4.2% |
| 1975 | 17.08 | -6.5% |
| 1976 | 16.92 | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 16.91 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 16.79 | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 15.78 | -6.0% |
| 1980 | 14.18 | -10.2% |
| 1981 | 13.73 | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 13.55 | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 12.24 | -9.6% |
| 1984 | 12.06 | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 10.91 | -9.6% |
| 1986 | 10.98 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 9.76 | -11.1% |
| 1988 | 8.97 | -8.1% |
| 1989 | 8.84 | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 8.53 | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 7.59 | -10.9% |
| 1992 | 7 | -7.8% |
| 1993 | 6.08 | -13.2% |
| 1994 | 5.79 | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 5.69 | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 5.62 | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 5.53 | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 5.26 | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 5.18 | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 5.23 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 5.16 | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 4.98 | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 5.12 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 4.72 | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 4.7 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 4.63 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 4.29 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 3.73 | -13.0% |
| 2009 | 3.31 | -11.2% |
| 2010 | 2.74 | -17.3% |
| 2011 | 2.81 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 2.56 | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 2.53 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 2.59 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 2.5 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 2.54 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 2.49 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 2.43 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 2.35 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 2.92 | +24.4% |
| 2021 | 2.75 | -5.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2.75 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.04, 46% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2.75 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.26, 52% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.51 | 15.78 | 21.77 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.52 | 8.84 | 14.18 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.23 | 5.18 | 8.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.58 | 3.31 | 5.23 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.55 | 2.35 | 2.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.84 | 2.75 | 2.92 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in United Kingdom?
- Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers in United Kingdom was 2.75 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest road accident deaths per passenger kilometers recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 21.77 in 1970.
- What is the lowest road accident deaths per passenger kilometers recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.35 in 2019.
- How does United Kingdom rank for road accident deaths per passenger kilometers?
- United Kingdom ranks 39th out of 43 countries with data for 2021.
- Is road accident deaths per passenger kilometers rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Road accident deaths per passenger kilometers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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