How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Maldives?

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.

Least developed countries vs Maldives: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+

Least developed countries

66.4%

in 2021

Maldives

82.9%

in 2021

Least developed countries rank

31st

Maldives rank

33rd

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

Least developed countries
Maldives

How they compare

Maldives currently reports 82.9% against 66.4% in Least developed countries, a difference of 16.5%.

That makes Maldives's figure about 1.2 times Least developed countries's.

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

Least developed countries ranks 31st and Maldives ranks 33rd of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Least developed countries	Maldives	Difference	Ahead
2000s	65.3%	91.6%	26.3%	Maldives
2010s	72.9%	91.8%	18.9%	Maldives
2020s	69.5%	85.3%	15.8%	Maldives

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, Least developed countries or Maldives?: Maldives, at 82.9% against 66.4% in Least developed countries as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ between Least developed countries and Maldives?: 16.5%, with Maldives ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Maldives?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Least developed countries and Maldives rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+?: Least developed countries ranks 31st and Maldives ranks 33rd of 47 groups.
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.