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

In , Lithuania's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 78.10.

That's down 9.4% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Lithuania ranks #38 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Lithuania Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% 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
90.67
Trough
78.10
1-year change
-9.4%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
78.0982
86.2257
90.6747
89.8341
88.7748
85.1842

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Lithuania's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Lithuania's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 78.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lithuania's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
Lithuania's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 9.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Lithuania rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, Lithuania ranked #38 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Lithuania'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 Lithuania is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #23 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.