Senegal: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Senegal's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 47.69.
That's down 7.7% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Senegal ranks #136 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 52.71
- Trough
- 28.81
- 1-year change
- -7.7%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 47.6932 | |
| 51.6913 | |
| 52.7081 | |
| 47.8255 | |
| 42.4548 | |
| 28.8145 |
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 Senegal's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Senegal's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 47.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Senegal's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Senegal's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 7.7% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Senegal rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Senegal ranked #136 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Senegal'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 Senegal is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.