Least developed countries vs Sweden: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59

Least developed countries
42.8%
in 2021
Sweden
71.6%
in 2021
Least developed countries rank
36th
Sweden rank
34th

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

  • Least developed countries
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 71.6% against 42.8% in Least developed countries, a difference of 28.8%.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.7 times Least developed countries's.

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

Least developed countries ranks 36th and Sweden ranks 34th of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Least developed countries Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 31.6% 78.5% 46.8% Sweden
2010s 42.3% 75.4% 33.2% Sweden
2020s 44.1% 71.5% 27.4% Sweden

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, Least developed countries or Sweden?
Sweden, at 71.6% against 42.8% in Least developed countries as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between Least developed countries and Sweden?
28.8%, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Sweden?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Least developed countries and Sweden rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?
Least developed countries ranks 36th and Sweden ranks 34th of 47 groups.
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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About this data

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

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.