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

In , Bulgaria's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 76.61.

That's down 12.9% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Bulgaria ranks #44 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #25 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Bulgaria Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
95.41
Trough
76.61
1-year change
-12.9%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
76.6136
87.9295
95.4116
95.1985
94.8866
92.7777

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bulgaria's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Bulgaria's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 76.61, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bulgaria's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
Bulgaria's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 12.9% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Bulgaria rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, Bulgaria ranked #44 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Bulgaria'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 Bulgaria is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #25 of 48.
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.