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

In , Timor-Leste's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 51.10.

That's down 0.4% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Timor-Leste ranks #129 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak
54.12
Trough
26.53
1-year change
-0.4%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
51.1047
51.2983
54.1157
48.7183
45.8218
26.5296

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 Timor-Leste's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Timor-Leste's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 51.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Timor-Leste's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
Timor-Leste's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 0.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Timor-Leste rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, Timor-Leste ranked #129 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Timor-Leste'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 Timor-Leste is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 26.
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.