Countries by Road Traffic Deaths Per 100,000 People 2024
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Countries by Road Traffic Deaths Per 100,000 People 2024The stark contrast in road traffic death rates reveals a significant disparity between countries. Libya's rate of 28.3 deaths per 100,000 people is notably higher than the global average, highlighting severe road safety issues, possibly due to inadequate infrastructure and enforcement of traffic laws. Thailand and Malawi also reflect concerning figures at 22.5 and 21.0 respectively, suggesting systemic issues in road safety management. In contrast, Norway's impressively low rate of 1.8 illustrates the effectiveness of stringent safety regulations and public awareness campaigns. This data indicates that while some nations are making strides in reducing fatalities, others remain trapped in a cycle of high-risk driving conditions, exacerbated by growing vehicle numbers and insufficient safety measures.
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- Data source
- Wikipedia
- Coverage
- 8 entities · 2024 · 8 observations
- Measure
- Road Deaths Per 100,000 People
- Last updated
- 27 July 2026
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- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
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- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2024.
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