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

In , New Zealand's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 89.53.

That's up 0.0% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . New Zealand ranks #5 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak
91.22
Trough
89.44
1-year change
+0.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
89.5288
89.4997
89.4376
89.9004
89.8199
91.2153

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 New Zealand's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, New Zealand's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 89.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
New Zealand's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 0.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, New Zealand ranked #5 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 of 26.
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.