Is Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?

Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 9.6% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Sudan ranked #143 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does 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 Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 48.

Sudan: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)

Name: Sudan: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 42.93.

That's down 9.6% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Sudan ranks #143 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 50.10; 2019
Trough: 33.56; 2000
1-year change: -9.6%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	42.9313
2020	47.4852
2019	50.0964
2015	45.9339
2010	40.3757
2000	33.5564

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 Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 42.93, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Sudan's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 9.6% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Sudan rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Sudan ranked #143 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does 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 Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 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.

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