How does St. Vincent and the Grenadines rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?

In 2021, St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked #126 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).

St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

Name: St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
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In 2021, St. Vincent and the Grenadines's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 18.99.

That's up 64.1% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranks #126 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #28 of 32.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 18.99; 2021
Trough: 11.43; 2019
1-year change: +64.1%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
2021	18.9901
2020	11.5727
2019	11.4341
2015	14.1566
2010	15.9168
2000	18.0930

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 St. Vincent and the Grenadines's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, St. Vincent and the Grenadines's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 18.99, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Vincent and the Grenadines's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?: St. Vincent and the Grenadines's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 64.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does St. Vincent and the Grenadines rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?: In 2021, St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked #126 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does St. Vincent and the Grenadines'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 St. Vincent and the Grenadines is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #28 of 32.
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.