How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and South Sudan?

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.

Congo vs South Sudan: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+

Congo

58.7%

in 2021

South Sudan

57.2%

in 2021

Congo rank

158th

South Sudan rank

161st

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

Congo
South Sudan

How they compare

Congo currently reports 58.7% against 57.2% in South Sudan, a difference of 1.5%.

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

Congo ranks 158th and South Sudan ranks 161st of 185 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Congo	South Sudan	Difference	Ahead
2000s	72.3%	55.6%	16.7%	Congo
2010s	67.6%	57.6%	10.0%	Congo
2020s	60.3%	58.8%	1.5%	Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, Congo or South Sudan?: Congo, at 58.7% against 57.2% in South Sudan as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ between Congo and South Sudan?: 1.5%, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and South Sudan?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Congo and South Sudan rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+?: Congo ranks 158th and South Sudan ranks 161st 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: 04 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.