Nicaragua: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Nicaragua's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 48.84.
That's down 7.2% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Nicaragua ranks #134 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #26 of 32.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 76.75
- Trough
- 48.84
- 1-year change
- -7.2%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 48.8389 | |
| 52.6188 | |
| 76.7480 | |
| 73.8945 | |
| 68.7727 | |
| 54.2540 |
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 Nicaragua's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Nicaragua's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 48.84, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Nicaragua's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Nicaragua's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 7.2% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Nicaragua rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Nicaragua ranked #134 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Nicaragua'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 Nicaragua is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #26 of 32.
- 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.