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

In , Tunisia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 56.93.

That's down 30.2% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Tunisia ranks #115 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #15 of 23.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Tunisia Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
85.71
Trough
56.93
1-year change
-30.2%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
56.9284
81.5760
85.7121
83.1558
82.5583
75.1533

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 Tunisia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Tunisia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 56.93, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tunisia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
Tunisia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 30.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Tunisia rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, Tunisia ranked #115 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Tunisia'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 Tunisia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #15 of 23.
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.