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

In , United Kingdom's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 16.97.

That's down 1.8% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . United Kingdom ranks #139 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #27 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

United Kingdom 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
17.29
Trough
7.25
1-year change
-1.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
16.9670
17.2852
7.2523
8.0898
7.3932
11.6841

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 United Kingdom's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, United Kingdom's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 16.97, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) fell 1.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, United Kingdom ranked #139 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #27 of 48.
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.