How does St. Lucia rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?

In 2021, St. Lucia ranked #124 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does St. Lucia'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 St. Lucia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #24 of 32.

St. Lucia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)

Name: St. Lucia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, St. Lucia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 52.78.

That's down 34.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . St. Lucia ranks #124 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #24 of 32.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 82.11; 2019
Trough: 52.78; 2021
1-year change: -34.3%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	52.7832
2020	80.3600
2019	82.1126
2015	81.0484
2010	78.3555
2000	77.7796

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 St. Lucia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, St. Lucia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 52.78, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Lucia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: St. Lucia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 34.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does St. Lucia rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, St. Lucia ranked #124 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does St. Lucia'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 St. Lucia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #24 of 32.
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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.