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

Zambia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 0.3% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Zambia ranked #174 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).

How does Zambia'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 Zambia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.

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

Name: Zambia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
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In 2021, Zambia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 31.19.

That's down 0.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 60.74 . Zambia ranks #174 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 31.28; 2020
Trough: 14.24; 2000
1-year change: -0.3%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)
2021	31.1885
2020	31.2810
2019	29.6620
2015	26.4270
2010	22.3355
2000	14.2422

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 Zambia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Zambia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 31.19, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zambia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) rising or falling?: Zambia's Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) fell 0.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Zambia rank globally on Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total)?: In 2021, Zambia ranked #174 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total).
How does Zambia'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 Zambia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 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.