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

In , Sierra Leone's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 57.57.

That's down 0.9% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Sierra Leone ranks #14 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Sierra Leone 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
76.35
Trough
57.57
1-year change
-0.9%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
57.5733
58.1078
57.7421
66.6783
68.3100
76.3451

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 Sierra Leone's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Sierra Leone's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 57.57, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sierra Leone's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Sierra Leone's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) fell 0.9% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Sierra Leone ranked #14 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.
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.