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

Italy's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 0.8% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Italy ranked #21 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does Italy'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 Italy is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #13 of 48.

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

Name: Italy: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Italy's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 81.49.

That's up 0.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Italy ranks #21 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #13 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 92.24; 2010
Trough: 80.83; 2020
1-year change: +0.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	81.4861
2020	80.8307
2019	90.5295
2015	91.1010
2010	92.2407
2000	91.9551

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 Italy's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Italy's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 81.49, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Italy's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Italy's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 0.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Italy rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Italy ranked #21 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Italy'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 Italy is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #13 of 48.
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.