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Japan: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

In , Japan's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 9.94.

That's up 3.2% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Japan ranks #177 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #23 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Japan Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
13.63
Trough
9.63
1-year change
+3.2%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
9.9394
9.6276
10.9516
13.5824
13.6347
12.2721

About Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.COMM.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Japan's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Japan's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 9.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Japan's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Japan's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 3.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Japan rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Japan ranked #177 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Japan's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) compare to the world average?
The global average for Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021 was 30.00, so Japan is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #23 of 26.
What is Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) and how is it measured?
Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.