Afghanistan: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Afghanistan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 34.26.
That's down 14.0% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Afghanistan ranks #169 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #23 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 40.67
- Trough
- 29.52
- 1-year change
- -14.0%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 34.2582 | |
| 39.8129 | |
| 40.6745 | |
| 37.6742 | |
| 36.9191 | |
| 29.5170 |
About Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.
Indicator code: SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Afghanistan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Afghanistan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 34.26, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Afghanistan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Afghanistan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 14.0% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Afghanistan rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Afghanistan ranked #169 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Afghanistan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021 was 60.74, so Afghanistan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #23 of 23.
- What is Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) and how is it measured?
- Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.