Iraq—Cause of Death, Injury (%)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #8 of 183
Latest Value
17.8%
2019
YoY Change
-38.8%
2015 → 2019
Global Rank
#8
of 183 countries
Maximum
29.1%
2015
Minimum
15.7%
2000
CAGR
+0.7%
4 years
Last
17.8%
Previous
29.1%
Highest
29.1%
Lowest
15.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17.8% | -38.8% |
| 2015 | 29.1% | +55.3% |
| 2010 | 18.7% | +19.2% |
| 2000 | 15.7% |
Top Countries — Cause of Death, Injury (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yemen, Rep. | 19.5% | 2019 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 19.5% | 2019 |
| 3 | Venezuela, RB | 19.4% | 2019 |
| 4 | El Salvador | 19.1% | 2019 |
| 5 | Belize | 18.8% | 2019 |
| 6 | Qatar | 18.2% | 2019 |
| 7 | Honduras | 17.9% | 2019 |
| 8 | Iraq | 17.8% | 2019 |
| 9 | Afghanistan | 17.3% | 2019 |
| 10 | Guatemala | 16.1% | 2019 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Injuries include unintentional and intentional injuries.
Methodology
Data compiled by Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), uri: https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/themes/mortality-and-global-health-estimates/ghe-leading-causes-of-death, note: Derived based on the data from Global Health Estimates: Deaths by Cause, Age, Sex, by Country and by Region.
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