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Brazil: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

In , Brazil's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 34.09.

That's up 33.5% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Brazil ranks #65 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 32.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Brazil Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
34.09
Trough
14.03
1-year change
+33.5%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
34.0917
25.5391
14.0258
14.6236
14.2175
18.6809

About Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.COMM.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Brazil's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Brazil's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 34.09, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Brazil's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Brazil's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 33.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Brazil rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Brazil ranked #65 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Brazil's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) compare to the world average?
The global average for Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021 was 30.00, so Brazil is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 32.
What is Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) and how is it measured?
Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.