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Iceland: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

In , Iceland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 4.24.

That's down 22.8% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Iceland ranks #182 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #47 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Iceland Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
5.95
Trough
4.24
1-year change
-22.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
4.2387
5.4889
4.7482
4.5666
4.6445
5.9527

About Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.COMM.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Iceland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Iceland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 4.24, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iceland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Iceland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) fell 22.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Iceland rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Iceland ranked #182 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Iceland's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) compare to the world average?
The global average for Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021 was 30.00, so Iceland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #47 of 48.
What is Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) and how is it measured?
Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.