How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and World?

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.

Australia vs World: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59

Australia

76.3%

in 2021

World

53.0%

in 2021

Australia rank

20th

World rank

19th

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

Australia
World

How they compare

Australia currently reports 76.3% against 53.0% in World, a difference of 23.3%.

That makes Australia's figure about 1.4 times World's.

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

Australia ranks 20th and World ranks 19th of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Australia	World	Difference	Ahead
2000s	74.1%	51.3%	22.8%	Australia
2010s	75.4%	60.1%	15.3%	Australia
2020s	76.4%	55.9%	20.5%	Australia

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, Australia or World?: Australia, at 76.3% against 53.0% in World as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between Australia and World?: 23.3%, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and World?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Australia and World rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?: Australia ranks 20th and World ranks 19th 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 (% 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.