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

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

Ethiopia vs Iran: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male

Ethiopia

55.7%

in 2021

Iran

56.1%

in 2021

Ethiopia rank

153rd

Iran rank

150th

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

Ethiopia
Iran

How they compare

Iran currently reports 56.1% against 55.7% in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.4%.

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

Ethiopia ranks 153rd and Iran ranks 150th of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ethiopia	Iran	Difference	Ahead
2000s	49.4%	92.3%	42.9%	Iran
2010s	61.6%	93.1%	31.5%	Iran
2020s	59.9%	61.9%	1.9%	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+, male, Ethiopia or Iran?: Iran, at 56.1% against 55.7% in Ethiopia as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male between Ethiopia and Iran?: 0.4%, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Iran?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Ethiopia and Iran rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male?: Ethiopia ranks 153rd and Iran ranks 150th 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+, male (% of total male 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+, male (% of total male deaths ages 60+)
Unit: % of total male 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 male deaths ages 60+ due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all male deaths ages 60+, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.