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

In , Mauritius's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 80.90.

That's down 5.6% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Mauritius ranks #24 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Mauritius Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
85.99
Trough
80.90
1-year change
-5.6%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
80.8992
85.6549
84.7237
85.9900
84.5485
85.0485

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 Mauritius's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Mauritius's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 80.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritius's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
Mauritius's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 5.6% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Mauritius rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, Mauritius ranked #24 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Mauritius'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 Mauritius is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 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.