How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Romania?

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.

North Korea vs Romania: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59

North Korea

64.0%

in 2021

Romania

64.5%

in 2021

North Korea rank

57th

Romania rank

55th

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

North Korea
Romania

How they compare

Romania currently reports 64.5% against 64.0% in North Korea, a difference of 0.5%.

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

North Korea ranks 57th and Romania ranks 55th of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	North Korea	Romania	Difference	Ahead
2000s	46.4%	75.6%	29.2%	Romania
2010s	66.6%	79.0%	12.4%	Romania
2020s	64.3%	68.1%	3.8%	Romania

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, North Korea or Romania?: Romania, at 64.5% against 64.0% in North Korea as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between North Korea and Romania?: 0.5%, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Romania?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do North Korea and Romania rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?: North Korea ranks 57th and Romania ranks 55th 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.