Road traffic deaths in South America in 2021 — 64,294 people. Since 2021, the indicator has risen by 0%.
2021–2021 · people
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: South America
| Year | people | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64,294 | — | — |
The estimated number of people killed in road traffic accidents during a year. In absolute numbers the picture is set by the size of the country and of its vehicle fleet: more than half of the world's road deaths occur in a dozen of the most populous states. The world total holds at around 1.2 million people a year — that makes roads one of the leading causes of death among young people.
Important: A single-year snapshot from the WHO report on road safety rather than an annual series: the reports come out once every few years. For the trend, the death rate per 100,000 people serves better.
Source: Global Health Observatory (WHO), license CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
How many people are killed in road accidents per 100,000 residents per year.
Mortality Infant mortality rateThe number of children who died before the age of one per 1,000 live births.
Mortality Under-five mortality rateThe probability of dying before the fifth birthday — per 1,000 live births.
Mortality Maternal mortality ratioThe number of deaths of women from causes related to pregnancy per 100,000 live births.
Mortality Suicide mortality rateAn age-standardized rate per 100,000 people.