How many years of comparable data are there for France 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.

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

France

76.3%

in 2021

World

53.0%

in 2021

France rank

19th

World rank

19th

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

France
World

How they compare

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

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

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

France ranks 19th and World ranks 19th of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	France	World	Difference	Ahead
2000s	73.9%	51.3%	22.6%	France
2010s	78.5%	60.1%	18.4%	France
2020s	75.9%	55.9%	20.0%	France

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, France or World?: France, 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 France and World?: 23.3%, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and World?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do France and World rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?: France ranks 19th 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.