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

Kuwait's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 5.5% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Kuwait ranked #110 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does Kuwait'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 Kuwait is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #14 of 23.

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

Name: Kuwait: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Kuwait's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 58.97.

That's down 5.5% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Kuwait ranks #110 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #14 of 23.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 80.18; 2019
Trough: 58.97; 2021
1-year change: -5.5%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	58.9727
2020	62.4087
2019	80.1836
2015	76.3882
2010	75.5804
2000	73.0554

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 Kuwait's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Kuwait's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 58.97, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kuwait's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Kuwait's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 5.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Kuwait rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Kuwait ranked #110 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Kuwait'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 Kuwait is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #14 of 23.
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.