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

In , Panama's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 25.99.

That's down 13.8% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Panama ranks #93 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #20 of 32.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Panama 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
30.15
Trough
12.63
1-year change
-13.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
25.9884
30.1474
12.6339
15.4306
18.3107
20.7372

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 Panama's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Panama's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 25.99, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Panama's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Panama's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) fell 13.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Panama rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Panama ranked #93 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Panama'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 Panama is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #20 of 32.
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.