What are the odds of dying from

Drowning?

1 in 12,300

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The odds of dying from drowning are about 1 in 10,000. However, this number may be higher for certain groups of people, such as those who live near bodies of water or who participate in water-related activities.

Drowning is defined as death caused by suffocation from submersion in a liquid. It is a type of unintentional injury, which means it is not caused by intentional self-harm or violence.

Drowning is a leading cause of death for children aged 1-4 years old. In fact, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children in this age group, after motor vehicle crashes.

There are some things you can do to reduce the risk of drowning. If you live near a body of water, make sure to fence it off and supervise young children when they are near it. If you are swimming, make sure to use a life jacket and never swim alone. Despite these precautions, accidents can still happen. If you see someone drowning, call 9-1-1 immediately and start CPR if you are trained to do so.

The bottom line is that drowning is a preventable cause of death, but it still claims the lives of thousands of people each year. If you are around bodies of water, take the necessary precautions to stay safe.

Deaths per year from Drowning in the US and one-year odds of dying

Year	Deaths	one-year odds
2021	343	1 in 968,022
2020	414	1 in 796,811
2019	377	1 in 870,663
2018	340	1 in 960,852
2017	360	1 in 902,750
2016	379	1 in 852,084
2015	361	1 in 888,199
2014	308	1 in 1,033,441
2013	316	1 in 999,968
2012	318	1 in 986,886
2011	410	1 in 759,902
2010	261	1 in 1,185,134
2009	335	1 in 915,731
2008	314	1 in 968,439
2007	353	1 in 853,342
2006	357	1 in 835,798
2005	399	1 in 740,651
2004	424	1 in 690,589
2003	416	1 in 697,379