India: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , India's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 49.08.
That's down 22.3% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . India ranks #133 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 67.82
- Trough
- 38.16
- 1-year change
- -22.3%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 49.0788 | |
| 63.1605 | |
| 67.8171 | |
| 62.1381 | |
| 52.5228 | |
| 38.1607 |
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 India's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, India's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 49.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is India's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- India's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 22.3% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does India rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, India ranked #133 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does India'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 India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
- 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.