The data from 2023 reveals a high disparity in road traffic injury mortality rates per hundred thousand persons among various countries, with the Dominican Republic leading at 71.6, followed by Zimbabwe and Venezuela at much lower rates of 42.6 and 40.8, respectively. The year-on-year percentage changes indicate both increases and decreases across different countries, with notable rises in the Dominican Republic (6.0%), Tonga (9.08%), and Saint Lucia (4.33%), while significant declines are seen in Syria (-5.48%), Kuwait (-4.31%), and Tunisia (-4.06%). A five-year CAGR analysis shows persistent trends, pointing out some regions, particularly those in Africa and Latin America, with consistently high mortality rates due to road traffic injuries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential impacts of infrastructure development and safety regulations.
- Effectiveness of road safety campaigns and enforcement measures.
- Technological advancements in vehicle safety features and autonomous driving.
- Socioeconomic changes influencing vehicle ownership and driving behaviors.
Top countries in Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Dominican Republic | 71.6 | 2023 | +3.77% | +6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Zimbabwe | 42.6 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Venezuela | 40.8 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Liberia | 39.9 | 2023 | +0.76% | +1.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Sudan | 39.8 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Eritrea | 39 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Central African Republic | 38.8 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Saudi Arabia | 38.7 | 2023 | +2.38% | +3.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Namibia | 37.3 | 2023 | +1.63% | +1.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Tonga | 36.9 | 2023 | +4.53% | +9.08% | View data |