Tanzania: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
In , Tanzania's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 38.75.
That's up 3.4% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Tanzania ranks #151 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS) • Data as of 2021
Trend (2000–2021)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 38.75
- Trough
- 16.91
- 1-year change
- +3.4%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) |
|---|---|
| 38.7530 | |
| 37.4877 | |
| 37.2189 | |
| 31.0580 | |
| 25.1436 | |
| 16.9063 |
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 Tanzania's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
- In 2021, Tanzania's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 38.75, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Tanzania's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
- Tanzania's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 3.4% from 2020 to 2021.
- How does Tanzania rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
- In 2021, Tanzania ranked #151 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
- How does Tanzania'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 Tanzania is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 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.