Burkina Faso: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Burkina Faso's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 35.62.
That's down 3.1% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Burkina Faso ranks #163 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #27 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 36.77
- Trough
- 20.96
- 1-year change
- -3.1%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 35.6164 | |
| 36.7673 | |
| 36.1213 | |
| 32.8202 | |
| 27.3125 | |
| 20.9560 |
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 Burkina Faso's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Burkina Faso's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 35.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Burkina Faso's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Burkina Faso's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 3.1% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Burkina Faso ranked #163 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #27 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.