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

Ghana's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 1.0% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Ghana ranked #140 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does Ghana'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 Ghana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.

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

Name: Ghana: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Ghana's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 46.79.

That's down 1.0% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Ghana ranks #140 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 47.26; 2019
Trough: 29.72; 2000
1-year change: -1.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	46.7924
2020	47.2521
2019	47.2607
2015	43.5746
2010	38.3071
2000	29.7226

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 Ghana's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Ghana's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 46.79, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ghana's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Ghana's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 1.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Ghana rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Ghana ranked #140 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Ghana'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 Ghana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 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.