South Africa vs Zambia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14
South Africa
15.7%
in 2021
Zambia
15.6%
in 2021
South Africa rank
171st
Zambia rank
172nd
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 15.7% against 15.6% in Zambia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 171st and Zambia ranks 172nd 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 | 9.5% | 7.9% | 1.6% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 12.6% | 10.4% | 2.2% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 15.7% | 15.6% | 0.1% | 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 5-14, South Africa or Zambia?
- South Africa, at 15.7% against 15.6% in Zambia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 between South Africa and Zambia?
- 0.1%, with South Africa 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 5-14?
- South Africa ranks 171st and Zambia ranks 172nd 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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About this data
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.