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

In , Paraguay's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 44.72.

That's up 102.9% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Paraguay ranks #41 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #3 of 32.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Paraguay 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
44.72
Trough
14.87
1-year change
+102.9%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
44.7201
22.0392
14.9493
14.8712
17.6231
27.5818

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 Paraguay's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Paraguay's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 44.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Paraguay's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Paraguay's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 102.9% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Paraguay rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Paraguay ranked #41 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Paraguay'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 Paraguay is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #3 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.