What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between Puerto Rico and United States?

0.8%, with United States ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Puerto Rico and United 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.

Puerto Rico vs United States: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59

Puerto Rico

65.1%

in 2021

United States

65.9%

in 2021

Puerto Rico rank

53rd

United States rank

50th

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

Puerto Rico
United States

How they compare

United States currently reports 65.9% against 65.1% in Puerto Rico, a difference of 0.8%.

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

Puerto Rico ranks 53rd and United States ranks 50th of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Puerto Rico	United States	Difference	Ahead
2000s	63.8%	72.4%	8.6%	United States
2010s	64.5%	75.2%	10.8%	United States
2020s	65.2%	68.4%	3.2%	United States

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, Puerto Rico or United States?: United States, at 65.9% against 65.1% in Puerto Rico as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between Puerto Rico and United States?: 0.8%, with United States ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Puerto Rico and United States?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Puerto Rico and United States rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?: Puerto Rico ranks 53rd and United States ranks 50th 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.