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Trinidad and Tobago: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

In , Trinidad and Tobago's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 21.08.

That's up 129.7% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Trinidad and Tobago ranks #122 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #27 of 32.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Trinidad and Tobago Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
21.08
Trough
7.00
1-year change
+129.7%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
21.0839
9.1808
7.0000
7.8463
10.1154
15.7056

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Trinidad and Tobago's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Trinidad and Tobago's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 21.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Trinidad and Tobago's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Trinidad and Tobago's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 129.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Trinidad and Tobago rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Trinidad and Tobago ranked #122 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Trinidad and Tobago'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 Trinidad and Tobago is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #27 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.