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Lithuania: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

In , Lithuania's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 17.23.

That's up 105.3% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Lithuania ranks #136 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #26 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Lithuania Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2004: EU enlargement (10 new members)
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2004 · EU enlargement (10 new members)

Highlights

Peak
17.23
Trough
2.45
1-year change
+105.3%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
17.2253
8.3907
3.5259
3.3742
2.4489
2.8397

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Lithuania's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Lithuania's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 17.23, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lithuania's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Lithuania's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 105.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Lithuania rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Lithuania ranked #136 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Lithuania'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 Lithuania is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #26 of 48.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.