top of page
Drowning Statistics
Quick Facts
Global
​Over 300,000 people died from drowning in 2021.
Globally, drowning is the fourth leading cause of death for children aged 1–4 years and the third leading cause of death for children aged 5–14 years.
​
United States of America
Over 4,500 people die from drowning every year; that is an average of 12 drowning deaths per day.
​
Drowning is the Number 1 cause of death for children ages 1-4
​
Drowning is the Number 2 cause of death for children ages 5-14
​
Oregon
In 2023 67 Oregon residents drowned, 44 of whom drowned in natural/open waters.
​
Oregon is one of the top 10 states for drowning fatalities in the US - 27% higher than the national average.
bottom of page