Kuwait: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
In , Kuwait's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 26.25.
That's up 6.6% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Kuwait ranks #92 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 26.25
- Trough
- 7.94
- 1-year change
- +6.6%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 26.2464 | |
| 24.6194 | |
| 7.9423 | |
| 9.3950 | |
| 10.2816 | |
| 8.4934 |
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.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Kuwait's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Kuwait's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 26.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Kuwait's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
- Kuwait's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 6.6% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Kuwait rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
- In 2021, Kuwait ranked #92 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
- How does Kuwait'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 Kuwait is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 23.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.