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Sao Tome and Principe: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)

In , Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 59.26.

That's down 4.5% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #108 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Sao Tome and Principe Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
66.16
Trough
38.04
1-year change
-4.5%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
59.2555
62.0748
66.1621
58.0490
51.1348
38.0387

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 59.26, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
Sao Tome and Principe's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 4.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #108 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Sao Tome and Principe'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 Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
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.