Latvia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Latvia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 81.08.
That's down 10.3% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Latvia ranks #23 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
- 2004 · EU enlargement (10 new members)
Highlights
- Peak
- 91.96
- Trough
- 81.08
- 1-year change
- -10.3%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 81.0842 | |
| 90.3882 | |
| 91.9620 | |
| 91.5232 | |
| 91.1098 | |
| 86.1278 |
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 Latvia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Latvia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 81.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Latvia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Latvia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 10.3% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Latvia rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Latvia ranked #23 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Latvia'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 Latvia is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 of 48.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.