| Drowning Death Statistics | Data |
| Average number of drowning deaths per year in the U.S. | 3,443 |
| Average number of children who drown in swimming pools each year in the U.S. | 390 |
| Percent of drowning death victims who are male | 71 % |
| Drowning death rate for children under age 5 | 3 per 100,000 |
| Percent of child drownings that happen within 25 yards of an adult | 55 % |
| Percent of all accidental deaths worldwide caused by drowning | 7 % |
| Percent of drownings where watercraft was in use | 16 % |
| Increased rate of drowning for African American children over White children | 5.5 times higher |
| Number of emergency room pool and spa related injuries treated annually | 4,900 |
| Location of Unintentional Drownings | Percent of Drownings |
| Lakes | 24 % |
| Swimming pool | 19 % |
| Rivers | 18 % |
| Inland waterways | 16 % |
| Beaches | 13 % |
| Ocean / Harbor locations | 10 % |
| Location of Drowning Deaths for Children 5 Years or Younger | Percent |
| In-Ground pools | 58 % |
| Above-ground pools | 17 % |
| Portable pools | 9 % |
| Bathtub | 4 % |
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| Most Common Drowning Factors | Percent of Drownings |
| Lack of swimming ability | 34% |
| Failure to wear life jackets | 21 % |
| Alcohol Use | 18 % |
| Seizure Disorders | 8 % |
| Other | 19 % |
| States With Highest Percent of Drowning Deaths | Percent of Drowning Deaths |
| Florida | 12 % |
| California | 9 % |
| Texas | 6 % |
| Arizona | 5 % |
| Georgia | 4 % |
| New York | 3 % |
| North Carolina | 3 % |
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Statistic Sources & References
Sources: Center for Disease Control, U.S Coast Guard, National Recreation and Park Association
Date research was conducted: March 16, 2017
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