Is China's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?

China's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 0.5% from 2020 to 2021.

How does China rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?

In 2021, China ranked #2 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 26.

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

Name: China: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, China's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 90.68.

That's up 0.5% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . China ranks #2 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 90.68; 2021
Trough: 81.69; 2000
1-year change: +0.5%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	90.6830
2020	90.1884
2019	90.2260
2015	89.0364
2010	87.3780
2000	81.6883

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 China's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, China's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 90.68, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: China's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 0.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does China rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, China ranked #2 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 26.
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.