China vs South Korea: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and over time
- China
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 5.1% against 3.8% in China, a difference of 1.3%.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.3 times China's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2000 it was China ahead.
China ranks 180th and South Korea ranks 177th of 185 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and South Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% | China |
| 2010s | 4.7% | 4.1% | 0.5% | China |
| 2020s | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and, China or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 5.1% against 3.8% in China as of 2021.
- What is the difference in cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and between China and South Korea?
- 1.3%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Korea?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do China and South Korea rank globally for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- China ranks 180th and South Korea ranks 177th of 185 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of deaths ages 15-59 due to communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions divided by number of all deaths ages 15-59, expressed by percentage. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions included infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.