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

In , Burundi's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 38.85.

That's up 3.3% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Burundi ranks #150 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak
38.85
Trough
18.75
1-year change
+3.3%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
38.8474
37.5895
36.8832
32.8899
28.1219
18.7483

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 Burundi's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Burundi's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 38.85, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burundi's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
Burundi's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 3.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Burundi rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, Burundi ranked #150 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Burundi'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 Burundi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 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.