Crude death rate caused by intentional injuries in Guatemala

Guatemala: Crude death rate caused by intentional injuries was 18.17 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
18.17
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
17th
of 27 countries
All-time high
109.14
in 1981
All-time low
4.03
in 1984
Years of data
52
1963–2022

Crude death rate caused by intentional injuries in Guatemala, 1963–2022

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for crude death rate caused by intentional injuries in Guatemala is 18.17, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and down 34.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crude death rate caused by intentional injuries in Guatemala peaked at 109.14 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 4.03, in 1984.

That places Guatemala 17th out of 27 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Crude death rate caused by intentional injuries in Guatemala, year by year

Annual values for Crude death rate caused by intentional injuries (per 100,000 population) in Guatemala, 1963 to 2022.
Year Value Change
1963 14.03
1964 14.22 +1.4%
1965 12.62 -11.2%
1966 15.84 +25.5%
1967 24.8 +56.6%
1968 20.97 -15.4%
1969 15.22 -27.4%
1970 21.49 +41.2%
1971 21.81 +1.5%
1974 18.21 -16.5%
1977 20.07 +10.2%
1979 23.49 +17.0%
1980 63.97 +172.4%
1981 109.14 +70.6%
1984 4.03 -96.3%
1986 21.14 +424.5%
1987 24.74 +17.0%
1988 24.61 -0.5%
1989 19.93 -19.0%
1990 20.23 +1.5%
1991 19.95 -1.4%
1992 19.48 -2.4%
1993 19.13 -1.8%
1994 21.71 +13.5%
1995 21.09 -2.8%
1996 22.01 +4.4%
1997 29.5 +34.1%
1998 27.29 -7.5%
1999 19.62 -28.1%
2000 20.2 +3.0%
2001 21.11 +4.5%
2002 25.15 +19.2%
2003 29.03 +15.4%
2004 28.76 -0.9%
2005 35.2 +22.4%
2006 34.34 -2.5%
2007 32.54 -5.2%
2008 39.41 +21.1%
2009 45.76 +16.1%
2010 39.89 -12.8%
2011 31.07 -22.1%
2012 27.77 -10.6%
2013 30.36 +9.3%
2014 29.97 -1.3%
2015 28.58 -4.6%
2016 27.15 -5.0%
2017 25.27 -6.9%
2018 22.09 -12.6%
2019 21.75 -1.5%
2020 15.87 -27.0%
2021 18.12 +14.2%
2022 18.17 +0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 16.81 12.62 24.8 7
1970s 21.01 18.21 23.49 5
1980s 38.22 4.03 109.14 7
1990s 22 19.13 29.5 10
2000s 31.15 20.2 45.76 10
2010s 28.39 21.75 39.89 10
2020s 17.39 15.87 18.17 3

Countries ranked near Guatemala

  1. 14 Cuba 20.91 compare
  2. 15 Dominican Republic 20.8 compare
  3. 16 Costa Rica 20.7 compare
  4. 18 Paraguay 15.33 compare
  5. 19 Chile 15.1 compare
  6. 20 Grenada 14.05 compare

See the full ranking of 27 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is crude death rate caused by intentional injuries in Guatemala?
Crude death rate caused by intentional injuries in Guatemala was 18.17 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest crude death rate caused by intentional injuries recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 109.14 in 1981.
What is the lowest crude death rate caused by intentional injuries recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 4.03 in 1984.
How does Guatemala rank for crude death rate caused by intentional injuries?
Guatemala ranks 17th out of 27 countries with data for 2022.
Is crude death rate caused by intentional injuries rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guatemala data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Crude death rate caused by intentional injuries (per 100,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Crude death rate caused by intentional injuries (per 100,000 population)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
27 places, 1,259 data points, 1951–2023
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