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

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 5-14 (% of total deaths ages 5-14). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Madagascar vs South Africa: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14

Madagascar

16.1%

in 2021

South Africa

15.7%

in 2021

Madagascar rank

170th

South Africa rank

171st

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

Madagascar
South Africa

How they compare

Madagascar currently reports 16.1% against 15.7% in South Africa, a difference of 0.4%.

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

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

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Madagascar	South Africa	Difference	Ahead
2000s	10.1%	9.5%	0.6%	Madagascar
2010s	15.5%	12.6%	2.8%	Madagascar
2020s	16.7%	15.7%	1.1%	Madagascar

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, Madagascar or South Africa?: Madagascar, at 16.1% against 15.7% in South Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 between Madagascar and South Africa?: 0.4%, with Madagascar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and South Africa?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Madagascar and South Africa rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14?: Madagascar ranks 170th and South Africa ranks 171st 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 5-14 (% of total 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 (% of total deaths ages 5-14)
Unit: % of total 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: 18 September 2026

Number of deaths ages 5-14 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all 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.