How does Central African Republic rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?

In 2021, Central African Republic ranked #2 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).

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

Name: Central African Republic: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
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In 2021, Central African Republic's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 66.31.

That's down 1.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Central African Republic ranks #2 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 75.21; 2000
Trough: 65.89; 2019
1-year change: -1.3%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
2021	66.3065
2020	67.1606
2019	65.8893
2015	69.1168
2010	73.0555
2000	75.2091

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.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Central African Republic's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 66.31, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) fell 1.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?: In 2021, Central African Republic ranked #2 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Central African Republic'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 Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
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.