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

In 2021, Maldives ranked #39 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does Maldives'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 Maldives is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

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

Name: Maldives: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Maldives's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 77.49.

That's down 8.0% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Maldives ranks #39 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 88.70; 2019
Trough: 73.74; 2000
1-year change: -8.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	77.4855
2020	84.2085
2019	88.7049
2015	85.0353
2010	83.9805
2000	73.7435

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 Maldives's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Maldives's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 77.49, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Maldives's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Maldives's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 8.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Maldives rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Maldives ranked #39 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Maldives'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 Maldives is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
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.