World—Cause of Death, Injury (%)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators
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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