Is Iraq's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?

Iraq's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Iraq rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?

In 2021, Iraq ranked #95 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does Iraq'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 Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

Iraq: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)

Name: Iraq: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Iraq's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 63.43.

That's up 2.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Iraq ranks #95 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 67.10; 2019
Trough: 52.02; 2015
1-year change: +2.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	63.4278
2020	61.7087
2019	67.0974
2015	52.0194
2010	56.4354
2000	55.2150

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 Iraq's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Iraq's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 63.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Iraq's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Iraq rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Iraq ranked #95 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Iraq'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 Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.