How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia 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+ (% of total deaths ages 60+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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

Colombia

67.1%

in 2021

Nigeria

66.7%

in 2021

Colombia rank

113th

Nigeria rank

116th

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

Colombia
Nigeria

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 67.1% against 66.7% in Nigeria, a difference of 0.4%.

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

Colombia ranks 113th and Nigeria ranks 116th of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Colombia	Nigeria	Difference	Ahead
2000s	88.1%	61.2%	26.9%	Colombia
2010s	88.2%	64.7%	23.5%	Colombia
2020s	69.9%	65.4%	4.5%	Colombia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, Colombia or Nigeria?: Colombia, at 67.1% against 66.7% in Nigeria as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ between Colombia and Nigeria?: 0.4%, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Nigeria?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Colombia and Nigeria rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+?: Colombia ranks 113th and Nigeria ranks 116th 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+ (% of total 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+ (% of total deaths ages 60+)
Unit: % of total 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 deaths ages 60+ due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all deaths ages 60+, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.