Guatemala: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Guatemala's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 42.71.
That's down 24.4% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Guatemala ranks #144 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #30 of 32.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 63.52
- Trough
- 41.33
- 1-year change
- -24.4%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 42.7090 | |
| 56.4928 | |
| 63.5183 | |
| 60.1438 | |
| 52.9491 | |
| 41.3346 |
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 Guatemala's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Guatemala's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 42.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Guatemala's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Guatemala's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 24.4% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Guatemala rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Guatemala ranked #144 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Guatemala'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 Guatemala is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #30 of 32.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.