Is Panama's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?

Panama's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 5.3% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Panama rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?

In 2021, Panama ranked #85 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does Panama'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 Panama is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #10 of 32.

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

Name: Panama: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Panama's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 66.66.

That's up 5.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Panama ranks #85 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #10 of 32.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 79.25; 2019
Trough: 63.29; 2020
1-year change: +5.3%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	66.6649
2020	63.2887
2019	79.2478
2015	75.1048
2010	69.0764
2000	67.5596

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 Panama's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Panama's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 66.66, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Panama's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Panama's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 5.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Panama rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Panama ranked #85 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Panama'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 Panama is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #10 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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.