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

Lao PDR's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 6.7% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Lao PDR ranked #97 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does Lao PDR'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 Lao PDR is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #22 of 26.

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

Name: Lao PDR: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Lao PDR's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 62.89.

That's down 6.7% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Lao PDR ranks #97 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #22 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 67.38; 2020
Trough: 40.43; 2000
1-year change: -6.7%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	62.8866
2020	67.3811
2019	65.2275
2015	61.1896
2010	53.0123
2000	40.4338

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 Lao PDR's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Lao PDR's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 62.89, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lao PDR's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Lao PDR's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 6.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Lao PDR rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Lao PDR ranked #97 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Lao PDR'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 Lao PDR is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #22 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.