Countries with the Highest Road Traffic Death Rate (2021)
Source: WHO·25 countries·Updated 2021
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Guinea leads with road traffic death rate (per 100K) of 37.4.
Libya ranks #2 at 34.
Haiti ranks #3 at 31.3.
Guinea-Bissau ranks #4 at 30.5.
Zimbabwe ranks #5 at 29.9.
Top 25 Countries by Road Traffic Death Rate (per 100K)
| # | Country | Road Traffic Death Rate (per 100K) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Guinea | 37.4 | 2021 |
| 2 |  Libya | 34 | 2021 |
| 3 |  Haiti | 31.3 | 2021 |
| 4 |  Guinea-Bissau | 30.5 | 2021 |
| 5 |  Zimbabwe | 29.9 | 2021 |
| 6 |  Syrian Arab Republic | 29.9 | 2021 |
| 7 |  Yemen, Rep. | 29.8 | 2021 |
| 8 |  Comoros | 29 | 2021 |
| 9 |  Nepal | 28.2 | 2021 |
| 10 |  Kenya | 28.2 | 2021 |
| 11 |  Burkina Faso | 27.8 | 2021 |
| 12 |  Dominican Republic | 27.4 | 2021 |
| 13 |  Chad | 26.4 | 2021 |
| 14 |  Central African Republic | 25.9 | 2021 |
| 15 |  Ghana | 25.9 | 2021 |
| 16 |  Thailand | 25.4 | 2021 |
| 17 |  Niger | 24.9 | 2021 |
| 18 |  Benin | 24.8 | 2021 |
| 19 |  Eswatini | 24.7 | 2021 |
| 20 |  South Africa | 24.5 | 2021 |
| 21 |  Afghanistan | 24.1 | 2021 |
| 22 |  Ecuador | 23.4 | 2021 |
| 23 |  South Sudan | 23.3 | 2021 |
| 24 |  Djibouti | 23.3 | 2021 |
| 25 |  St. Kitts and Nevis | 23.1 | 2021 |
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FAQ
What is the highest road traffic death rate (per 100K) in 2021?
Guinea has the highest road traffic death rate (per 100K) at 37.4 in 2021.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 193 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the WHO. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.