South Africa: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
In , South Africa's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 46.41.
That's up 21.2% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . South Africa ranks #38 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 60.62
- Trough
- 36.01
- 1-year change
- +21.2%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 46.4122 | |
| 38.2966 | |
| 36.0055 | |
| 39.8556 | |
| 53.4542 | |
| 60.6203 |
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.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Africa's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, South Africa's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 46.41, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
- South Africa's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 21.2% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
- In 2021, South Africa ranked #38 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
- How does South Africa'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 South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.