Africa Western and Central vs South Korea: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male

Africa Western and Central
20.5%
in 2021
South Korea
56.3%
in 2021
Africa Western and Central rank
35th
South Korea rank
35th

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male over time

  • Africa Western and Central
  • South Korea
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How they compare

South Korea currently reports 56.3% against 20.5% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 35.8%.

That makes South Korea's figure about 2.8 times Africa Western and Central's.

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

Africa Western and Central ranks 35th and South Korea ranks 35th of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Western and Central South Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 12.1% 38.1% 26.1% South Korea
2010s 17.8% 53.9% 36.1% South Korea
2020s 20.4% 56.3% 35.9% South Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male, Africa Western and Central or South Korea?
South Korea, at 56.3% against 20.5% in Africa Western and Central as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male between Africa Western and Central and South Korea?
35.8%, with South Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and South Korea?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Africa Western and Central and South Korea rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male?
Africa Western and Central ranks 35th and South Korea ranks 35th 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 5-14, male (% of total male deaths ages 5-14). 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 5-14, male (% of total male deaths ages 5-14)
Unit
% of total male deaths ages 5-14
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 male deaths ages 5-14 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all male deaths ages 5-14, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.