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

In , New Zealand's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 4.51.

That's up 0.3% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . New Zealand ranks #181 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #24 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

New Zealand 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
4.51
Trough
2.77
1-year change
+0.3%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
4.5097
4.4979
4.3828
4.2987
3.6363
2.7717

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 New Zealand's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, New Zealand's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 4.51, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
New Zealand's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 0.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, New Zealand ranked #181 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #24 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.