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

In , Yemen, Rep.'s Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 34.48.

That's up 6.2% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . Yemen, Rep. ranks #63 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Yemen, Rep. Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
52.64
Trough
29.38
1-year change
+6.2%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
34.4773
32.4668
29.3794
33.9687
38.9223
52.6447

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 Yemen, Rep.'s Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Yemen, Rep.'s Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 34.48, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Yemen, Rep.'s Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
Yemen, Rep.'s Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 6.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Yemen, Rep. rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, Yemen, Rep. ranked #63 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does Yemen, Rep.'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 Yemen, Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.
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.