Peru: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Peru's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 41.59.
That's down 10.8% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Peru ranks #146 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 of 32.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 68.05
- Trough
- 41.59
- 1-year change
- -10.8%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 41.5921 | |
| 46.6485 | |
| 68.0540 | |
| 63.1898 | |
| 61.3870 | |
| 51.3009 |
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 Peru's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Peru's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 41.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Peru's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Peru's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 10.8% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Peru rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Peru ranked #146 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Peru'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 Peru is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 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.