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Yemen, Rep.: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)

In , Yemen, Rep.'s Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 41.53.

That's down 7.5% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Yemen, Rep. ranks #147 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 of 23.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

Yemen, Rep. 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
48.95
Trough
39.04
1-year change
-7.5%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
41.5341
44.9072
44.1642
48.0377
48.9508
39.0356

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 Yemen, Rep.'s Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, Yemen, Rep.'s Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 41.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Yemen, Rep.'s Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?
Yemen, Rep.'s Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 7.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Yemen, Rep. rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?
In 2021, Yemen, Rep. ranked #147 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Yemen, Rep.'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 Yemen, Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 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.