South Sudan: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , South Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 28.88.
That's down 0.4% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . South Sudan ranks #179 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 28.98
- Trough
- 14.26
- 1-year change
- -0.4%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 28.8768 | |
| 28.9821 | |
| 28.1964 | |
| 22.7404 | |
| 19.8404 | |
| 14.2648 |
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 South Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, South Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 28.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- South Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 0.4% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does South Sudan rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, South Sudan ranked #179 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does South Sudan'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 South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 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.