Findings

Fatalities

12 female drowning fatalities in 2020 is the lowest total since 2013. 

In 2020, 100% of Pacific Peoples fatal drownings (6) were male, 100% of Asian fatal drownings (7) were male, and 95% of Māori fatal drownings were male (21). 

Hospitalisations

In 2020, Females (73) made up 36% of drowning hospitalisations. But for under 25’s, the female drowning hospitalisation rate in 2020 was 44% (45).