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

In , Myanmar's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 27.71.

That's up 32.9% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Myanmar ranks #81 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Myanmar 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
41.23
Trough
20.23
1-year change
+32.9%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
27.7070
20.8428
20.2267
25.3643
32.0983
41.2297

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 Myanmar's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Myanmar's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 27.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Myanmar's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Myanmar's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 32.9% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Myanmar rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Myanmar ranked #81 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Myanmar'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 Myanmar is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 26.
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.