Guyana: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Guyana's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 47.21.
That's down 26.3% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Guyana ranks #139 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 of 32.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 69.46
- Trough
- 47.21
- 1-year change
- -26.3%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 47.2104 | |
| 64.0578 | |
| 69.4562 | |
| 66.8599 | |
| 64.2611 | |
| 59.4684 |
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 Guyana's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Guyana's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 47.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Guyana's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Guyana's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 26.3% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Guyana rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Guyana ranked #139 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Guyana'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 Guyana is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 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.