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

In , Suriname's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 49.97.

That's down 32.1% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Suriname ranks #131 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #25 of 32.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Suriname Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
74.94
Trough
49.97
1-year change
-32.1%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
49.9655
73.5435
74.9418
73.9854
69.0211
60.6694

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Suriname's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Suriname's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 49.97, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Suriname's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
Suriname's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 32.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Suriname rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, Suriname ranked #131 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Suriname'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 Suriname is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #25 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.