How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Malta?

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.

North Korea vs Malta: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male

North Korea

83.6%

in 2021

Malta

84.1%

in 2021

North Korea rank

21st

Malta rank

18th

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

North Korea
Malta

How they compare

Malta currently reports 84.1% against 83.6% in North Korea, a difference of 0.5%.

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

North Korea ranks 21st and Malta ranks 18th of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	North Korea	Malta	Difference	Ahead
2000s	61.4%	90.0%	28.7%	Malta
2010s	86.6%	91.8%	5.2%	Malta
2020s	83.2%	83.8%	0.6%	Malta

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, North Korea or Malta?: Malta, at 84.1% against 83.6% in North Korea as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male between North Korea and Malta?: 0.5%, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Malta?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do North Korea and Malta rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male?: North Korea ranks 21st and Malta ranks 18th 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.