Jamaica: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Jamaica's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 68.68.
That's down 11.0% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Jamaica ranks #72 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #7 of 32.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 78.18
- Trough
- 68.68
- 1-year change
- -11.0%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 68.6802 | |
| 77.1727 | |
| 78.1839 | |
| 77.1953 | |
| 73.3911 | |
| 71.8592 |
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 Jamaica's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Jamaica's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 68.68, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Jamaica's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Jamaica's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 11.0% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Jamaica rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Jamaica ranked #72 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Jamaica'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 Jamaica is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #7 of 32.
- 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.