Malta: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
In , Malta's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 12.91.
That's up 1.2% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Malta ranks #164 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #23 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
- 2004 · EU enlargement (10 new members)
Highlights
- Peak
- 12.91
- Trough
- 5.23
- 1-year change
- +1.2%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 12.9121 | |
| 12.7589 | |
| 8.3986 | |
| 6.2272 | |
| 5.2260 | |
| 8.0136 |
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.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Malta's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Malta's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 12.91, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Malta's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
- Malta's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 1.2% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Malta rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
- In 2021, Malta ranked #164 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
- How does Malta'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 Malta is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #23 of 23.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.