Iran, Islamic Rep.: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 56.62.
That's down 12.4% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #116 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 84.08
- Trough
- 56.62
- 1-year change
- -12.4%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 56.6159 | |
| 64.5983 | |
| 84.0776 | |
| 81.0600 | |
| 75.4712 | |
| 70.4467 |
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 Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 56.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 12.4% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #116 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'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 Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 23.
- 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.