South Asia (IDA & IBRD) vs United States: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+

South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
55.4%
in 2021
United States
80.6%
in 2021
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank
46th
United States rank
46th

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

  • South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
  • United States
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How they compare

United States currently reports 80.6% against 55.4% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 25.2%.

That makes United States's figure about 1.5 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.

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

South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 46th and United States ranks 46th of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Asia (IDA & IBRD) United States Difference Ahead
2000s 64.7% 92.2% 27.5% United States
2010s 76.3% 91.6% 15.3% United States
2020s 63.8% 80.8% 17.0% United States

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, South Asia (IDA & IBRD) or United States?
United States, at 80.6% against 55.4% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ between South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and United States?
25.2%, with United States ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and United States?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and United States rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+?
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 46th and United States ranks 46th 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

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.