How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Nigeria?

6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.

Where does this data come from?

Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female (% of total female deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Gambia vs Nigeria: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female

Gambia

38.3%

in 2021

Nigeria

35.6%

in 2021

Gambia rank

167th

Nigeria rank

169th

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female over time

Gambia
Nigeria

How they compare

Gambia currently reports 38.3% against 35.6% in Nigeria, a difference of 2.7%.

That makes Gambia's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Gambia has been ahead every year.

Gambia ranks 167th and Nigeria ranks 169th of 185 countries.

Gambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Gambia	Nigeria	Difference	Ahead
2000s	29.9%	23.4%	6.5%	Gambia
2010s	35.7%	31.9%	3.9%	Gambia
2020s	38.9%	35.2%	3.7%	Gambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female, Gambia or Nigeria?: Gambia, at 38.3% against 35.6% in Nigeria as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female between Gambia and Nigeria?: 2.7%, with Gambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Nigeria?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Gambia and Nigeria rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female?: Gambia ranks 167th and Nigeria ranks 169th of 185 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female (% of total female deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female (% of total female deaths ages 15-59)
Unit: % of total female deaths ages 15-59
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 232 places, 1,392 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Number of female deaths ages 15-59 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all female deaths ages 15-59, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.