Is Uganda's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?

Uganda's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 1.1% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Uganda rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?

In 2021, Uganda ranked #159 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does Uganda'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 Uganda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Name: Uganda: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Uganda's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 36.94.

That's up 1.1% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Uganda ranks #159 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 36.94; 2021
Trough: 18.68; 2000
1-year change: +1.1%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	36.9436
2020	36.5251
2019	36.5755
2015	30.7469
2010	25.0560
2000	18.6778

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 Uganda's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Uganda's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 36.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Uganda's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Uganda's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rose 1.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Uganda rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Uganda ranked #159 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Uganda'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 Uganda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.