How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Small states?

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.

Iceland vs Small states: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59

Iceland

77.6%

in 2021

Small states

53.5%

in 2021

Iceland rank

15th

Small states rank

18th

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

Iceland
Small states

How they compare

Iceland currently reports 77.6% against 53.5% in Small states, a difference of 24.1%.

That makes Iceland's figure about 1.5 times Small states's.

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

Iceland ranks 15th and Small states ranks 18th of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iceland	Small states	Difference	Ahead
2000s	67.1%	50.6%	16.6%	Iceland
2010s	76.0%	56.5%	19.5%	Iceland
2020s	77.5%	56.5%	21.0%	Iceland

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, Iceland or Small states?: Iceland, at 77.6% against 53.5% in Small states as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between Iceland and Small states?: 24.1%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Small states?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Iceland and Small states rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?: Iceland ranks 15th and Small states ranks 18th 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.