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

Japan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 0.1% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Japan ranked #9 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does Japan'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 Japan is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 26.

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

Name: Japan: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Japan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 85.34.

That's down 0.1% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Japan ranks #9 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 85.44; 2020
Trough: 79.64; 2000
1-year change: -0.1%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	85.3434
2020	85.4443
2019	84.1151
2015	81.0596
2010	79.9185
2000	79.6413

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 Japan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Japan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 85.34, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Japan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Japan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 0.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Japan rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Japan ranked #9 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Japan'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 Japan is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 26.
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.