How many people died from swimming?

Answer 1

Nobody has died from swimming. It's drowning that kills you, not swimming.

Answer 2

Over the past decade it has averaged around 1900 people per year. The majority are children 1-4 years old.

Answer 3

In 2004 250 children under the age of 18 drowned in a swimming pool. In 2006, 300 children drowned in a swimming pool. These are US numbers.

Answer 4

It doesn't happen very often, but on average it is 1 a year