How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Nicaragua?

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.

Burkina Faso vs Nicaragua: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59

Burkina Faso

46.6%

in 2021

Nicaragua

46.8%

in 2021

Burkina Faso rank

119th

Nicaragua rank

118th

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

Burkina Faso
Nicaragua

How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 46.8% against 46.6% in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.2%.

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

Burkina Faso ranks 119th and Nicaragua ranks 118th of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Burkina Faso	Nicaragua	Difference	Ahead
2000s	35.2%	54.3%	19.1%	Nicaragua
2010s	47.4%	64.3%	16.9%	Nicaragua
2020s	48.1%	48.6%	0.5%	Nicaragua

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, Burkina Faso or Nicaragua?: Nicaragua, at 46.8% against 46.6% in Burkina Faso as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between Burkina Faso and Nicaragua?: 0.2%, with Nicaragua ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Nicaragua?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Burkina Faso and Nicaragua rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?: Burkina Faso ranks 119th and Nicaragua ranks 118th 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.