How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Nigeria?

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 60+, female (% of total female deaths ages 60+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Iran vs Nigeria: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female

Iran

67.8%

in 2021

Nigeria

67.2%

in 2021

Iran rank

135th

Nigeria rank

138th

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female over time

Iran
Nigeria

How they compare

Iran currently reports 67.8% against 67.2% in Nigeria, a difference of 0.6%.

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

Iran ranks 135th and Nigeria ranks 138th of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iran	Nigeria	Difference	Ahead
2000s	94.9%	60.5%	34.3%	Iran
2010s	94.9%	63.9%	30.9%	Iran
2020s	70.6%	65.9%	4.7%	Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female, Iran or Nigeria?: Iran, at 67.8% against 67.2% in Nigeria as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female between Iran and Nigeria?: 0.6%, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Nigeria?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Iran and Nigeria rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female?: Iran ranks 135th and Nigeria ranks 138th 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 60+, female (% of total female deaths ages 60+). 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 60+, female (% of total female deaths ages 60+)
Unit: % of total female deaths ages 60+
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 female deaths ages 60+ due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all female deaths ages 60+, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.