Share of deaths from underlying causes in Guatemala
Guatemala: Share of deaths from underlying causes was 8.72 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.72
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
106th
of 113 countries
All-time high
10.89
in 2012
All-time low
1.64
in 1965
Years of data
56
1963–2023
Share of deaths from underlying causes in Guatemala, 1963–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, share of deaths from underlying causes in Guatemala stood at 8.72.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of deaths from underlying causes in Guatemala peaked at 10.89 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.64, in 1965.
Guatemala ranks 106th of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of deaths from underlying causes in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 1.84 | — |
| 1964 | 1.87 | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 1.64 | -12.0% |
| 1966 | 1.71 | +3.9% |
| 1967 | 2 | +17.3% |
| 1968 | 1.78 | -11.0% |
| 1969 | 1.75 | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 1.82 | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 2.04 | +12.2% |
| 1974 | 2.43 | +19.2% |
| 1975 | 2.38 | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 2.09 | -12.0% |
| 1977 | 2.61 | +24.9% |
| 1978 | 2.97 | +13.6% |
| 1979 | 2.91 | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 2.78 | -4.3% |
| 1981 | 2.97 | +6.8% |
| 1984 | 3.72 | +25.0% |
| 1986 | 3.09 | -17.0% |
| 1987 | 3.25 | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 3.78 | +16.4% |
| 1989 | 3.9 | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 3.33 | -14.5% |
| 1991 | 3.67 | +10.2% |
| 1992 | 3.72 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 4.08 | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 5.6 | +37.0% |
| 1995 | 6.43 | +15.0% |
| 1996 | 6.23 | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 6.64 | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 6.83 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 7.74 | +13.4% |
| 2000 | 7.89 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 7.83 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 8.79 | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 9 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 9.49 | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 9.01 | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 9.73 | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 9.96 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 10.26 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 10.46 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 10.54 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 10.34 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 10.89 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 10.47 | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 10.46 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 10.09 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 9.82 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 10.16 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 10.05 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 9.83 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 9.33 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 8.1 | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 9.22 | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 8.72 | -5.4% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 8.72 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.62, 56% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 8.72 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 16.8, 52% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.8 | 1.64 | 2 | 7 |
| 1970s | 2.41 | 1.82 | 2.97 | 8 |
| 1980s | 3.36 | 2.78 | 3.9 | 7 |
| 1990s | 5.43 | 3.33 | 7.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.24 | 7.83 | 10.46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.26 | 9.82 | 10.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.84 | 8.1 | 9.33 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 103 Paraguay 9.45 compare
- 104 El Salvador 9.41 compare
- 105 Tajikistan 8.78 compare
- 107 Turkmenistan 8.34 compare
- 108 Uzbekistan 8.26 compare
- 109 South Africa 8.25 compare
More health data for Guatemala
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.92 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7968 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1,022 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4059 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0487 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.3488 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0504 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of deaths from underlying causes in Guatemala?
- Share of deaths from underlying causes in Guatemala was 8.72 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths from underlying causes recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 10.89 in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from underlying causes recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.64 in 1965.
- How does Guatemala rank for share of deaths from underlying causes?
- Guatemala ranks 106th out of 113 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of deaths from underlying causes rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deaths from underlying causes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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