How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?

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.

South Africa vs Zambia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59

South Africa

31.6%

in 2021

Zambia

32.9%

in 2021

South Africa rank

171st

Zambia rank

170th

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

South Africa
Zambia

How they compare

Zambia currently reports 32.9% against 31.6% in South Africa, a difference of 1.3%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.

South Africa ranks 171st and Zambia ranks 170th of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	South Africa	Zambia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	16.3%	12.5%	3.8%	South Africa
2010s	30.1%	26.7%	3.4%	South Africa
2020s	33.6%	31.9%	1.7%	South Africa

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, South Africa or Zambia?: Zambia, at 32.9% against 31.6% in South Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between South Africa and Zambia?: 1.3%, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?: South Africa ranks 171st and Zambia ranks 170th 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.