Is Bhutan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?

Bhutan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 0.7% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Bhutan rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?

In 2021, Bhutan ranked #67 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does Bhutan'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 Bhutan is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

Bhutan: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)

Name: Bhutan: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Bhutan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 71.62.

That's down 0.7% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Bhutan ranks #67 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 72.11; 2020
Trough: 44.98; 2000
1-year change: -0.7%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	71.6179
2020	72.1141
2019	70.5858
2015	68.7808
2010	61.4476
2000	44.9820

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 Bhutan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Bhutan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 71.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bhutan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Bhutan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 0.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Bhutan rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Bhutan ranked #67 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Bhutan'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 Bhutan is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.