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

In , Mauritius's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 15.27.

That's up 57.8% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Mauritius ranks #152 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Mauritius Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
15.27
Trough
8.40
1-year change
+57.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
15.2688
9.6737
10.4490
8.6747
9.1959
8.3973

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 Mauritius's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Mauritius's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 15.27, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritius's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Mauritius's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 57.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Mauritius rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Mauritius ranked #152 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Mauritius'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 Mauritius is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 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.