How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Belgium?

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 (% of total deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Africa Western and Central vs Belgium: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59

Africa Western and Central

40.7%

in 2021

Belgium

68.9%

in 2021

Africa Western and Central rank

40th

Belgium rank

38th

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

Africa Western and Central
Belgium

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 68.9% against 40.7% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 28.2%.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.7 times Africa Western and Central's.

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

Africa Western and Central ranks 40th and Belgium ranks 38th of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Africa Western and Central	Belgium	Difference	Ahead
2000s	27.9%	71.3%	43.4%	Belgium
2010s	37.4%	73.6%	36.2%	Belgium
2020s	40.4%	68.0%	27.5%	Belgium

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, Africa Western and Central or Belgium?: Belgium, at 68.9% against 40.7% in Africa Western and Central as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between Africa Western and Central and Belgium?: 28.2%, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Belgium?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Africa Western and Central and Belgium rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?: Africa Western and Central ranks 40th and Belgium ranks 38th of 47 groups.
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 (% 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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Indicator: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59)
Unit: % of total 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 deaths ages 15-59 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all 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.