Countries with the Highest Road Traffic Death Rate (2021)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2021
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China leads with road traffic death rate (per 100k) of 248,099.
India ranks #2 at 205,894.
United States ranks #3 at 47,750.
Nigeria ranks #4 at 36,722.
Brazil ranks #5 at 33,586.
Top 25 Countries by Road Traffic Death Rate (per 100K)
| # | Country | Road Traffic Death Rate (per 100K) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | 248,099 | 2021 |
| 2 |  India | 205,894 | 2021 |
| 3 |  United States | 47,750 | 2021 |
| 4 |  Nigeria | 36,722 | 2021 |
| 5 |  Brazil | 33,586 | 2021 |
| 6 |  Bangladesh | 31,578 | 2021 |
| 7 |  Indonesia | 31,063 | 2021 |
| 8 |  Pakistan | 27,568 | 2021 |
| 9 |  Ethiopia | 21,258 | 2021 |
| 10 |  Thailand | 18,218 | 2021 |
| 11 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 18,156 | 2021 |
| 12 |  Viet Nam | 17,229 | 2021 |
| 13 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 15,615 | 2021 |
| 14 |  Russian Federation | 15,335 | 2021 |
| 15 |  Mexico | 15,267 | 2021 |
| 16 |  Kenya | 14,926 | 2021 |
| 17 |  South Africa | 14,528 | 2021 |
| 18 |  Philippines | 11,062 | 2021 |
| 19 |  Myanmar | 10,405 | 2021 |
| 20 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 10,263 | 2021 |
| 21 |  Tanzania | 10,052 | 2021 |
| 22 |  Yemen, Rep. | 9,821 | 2021 |
| 23 |  Afghanistan | 9,684 | 2021 |
| 24 |  Iraq | 9,344 | 2021 |
| 25 |  Sudan | 8,967 | 2021 |
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FAQ
What is the highest road traffic death rate (per 100k) in 2021?
China has the highest road traffic death rate (per 100k) at 248,099 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 World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.