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

In , Saudi Arabia's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 16.46.

That's down 14.7% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Saudi Arabia ranks #145 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Saudi Arabia 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
19.30
Trough
8.44
1-year change
-14.7%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
16.4575
19.2963
8.4433
9.3306
11.8452
18.9377

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 Saudi Arabia's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Saudi Arabia's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 16.46, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Saudi Arabia's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Saudi Arabia's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) fell 14.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Saudi Arabia ranked #145 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Saudi Arabia'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 Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.
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.