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

In , India's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 38.38.

That's up 51.1% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . India ranks #53 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

India 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
52.70
Trough
21.76
1-year change
+51.1%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
38.3773
25.3941
21.7558
27.2977
36.8358
52.7039

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 India's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, India's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 38.38, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
India's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 51.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does India rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, India ranked #53 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
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.