What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?

0.1%, with United Arab Emirates ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?

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.

Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+

Saudi Arabia

80.8%

in 2021

United Arab Emirates

80.9%

in 2021

Saudi Arabia rank

43rd

United Arab Emirates rank

42nd

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

Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates

How they compare

United Arab Emirates currently reports 80.9% against 80.8% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.

Saudi Arabia ranks 43rd and United Arab Emirates ranks 42nd of 185 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 2 and United Arab Emirates in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Saudi Arabia	United Arab Emirates	Difference	Ahead
2000s	89.0%	85.1%	3.8%	Saudi Arabia
2010s	90.2%	87.7%	2.4%	Saudi Arabia
2020s	79.3%	80.3%	0.9%	United Arab Emirates

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?: United Arab Emirates, at 80.9% against 80.8% in Saudi Arabia as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?: 0.1%, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+?: Saudi Arabia ranks 43rd and United Arab Emirates ranks 42nd 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.