Nepal: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Nepal's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 55.34.
That's down 10.3% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Nepal ranks #117 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 64.56
- Trough
- 35.53
- 1-year change
- -10.3%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 55.3353 | |
| 61.7028 | |
| 64.5589 | |
| 57.1599 | |
| 50.2055 | |
| 35.5305 |
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 Nepal's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Nepal's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 55.34, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Nepal's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Nepal's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 10.3% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Nepal rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Nepal ranked #117 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Nepal'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 Nepal is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.