Philippines: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Philippines's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 68.46.
That's up 1.2% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Philippines ranks #75 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #15 of 26.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 68.46
- Trough
- 53.03
- 1-year change
- +1.2%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 68.4626 | |
| 67.6697 | |
| 68.1284 | |
| 66.4698 | |
| 62.9556 | |
| 53.0269 |
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 Philippines's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Philippines's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 68.46, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Philippines's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Philippines's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 1.2% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Philippines rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Philippines ranked #75 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Philippines'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 Philippines is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #15 of 26.
- 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.