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

In , Greece's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 77.17.

That's down 7.3% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Greece ranks #42 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak
92.28
Trough
77.17
1-year change
-7.3%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
77.1729
83.2667
85.7219
86.4137
91.3252
92.2828

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 Greece's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Greece's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 77.17, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Greece's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
Greece's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 7.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Greece rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, Greece ranked #42 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Greece'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 Greece is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 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.