How many years of comparable data are there for Croatia and Sweden?

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.

Croatia vs Sweden: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59

Croatia

72.8%

in 2021

Sweden

71.6%

in 2021

Croatia rank

32nd

Sweden rank

34th

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

Croatia
Sweden

How they compare

Croatia currently reports 72.8% against 71.6% in Sweden, a difference of 1.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Sweden ahead.

Croatia ranks 32nd and Sweden ranks 34th of 185 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Croatia averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Croatia	Sweden	Difference	Ahead
2000s	77.8%	78.5%	0.6%	Sweden
2010s	82.8%	75.4%	7.3%	Croatia
2020s	75.4%	71.5%	4.0%	Croatia

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, Croatia or Sweden?: Croatia, at 72.8% against 71.6% in Sweden as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between Croatia and Sweden?: 1.2%, with Croatia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Croatia and Sweden?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Croatia and Sweden rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?: Croatia ranks 32nd and Sweden ranks 34th 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.