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

In , Vanuatu's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 17.63.

That's up 19.8% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Vanuatu ranks #133 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 26.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Vanuatu 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
21.86
Trough
13.63
1-year change
+19.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
17.6330
14.7243
13.6332
14.9378
18.5383
21.8628

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 Vanuatu's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Vanuatu's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 17.63, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Vanuatu's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Vanuatu's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 19.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Vanuatu rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Vanuatu ranked #133 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Vanuatu'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 Vanuatu is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 26.
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.