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

In , Ethiopia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 38.28.

That's down 6.3% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Ethiopia ranks #154 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak
40.88
Trough
19.04
1-year change
-6.3%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
38.2815
40.8769
40.3086
34.3622
28.4970
19.0446

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 Ethiopia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Ethiopia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 38.28, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ethiopia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
Ethiopia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 6.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Ethiopia rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, Ethiopia ranked #154 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Ethiopia'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 Ethiopia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 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.