What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ between South Asia and United Kingdom?

24.6%, with United Kingdom ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and United Kingdom?

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.

South Asia vs United Kingdom: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+

South Asia

55.4%

in 2021

United Kingdom

80.0%

in 2021

South Asia rank

46th

United Kingdom rank

48th

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

South Asia
United Kingdom

How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 80.0% against 55.4% in South Asia, a difference of 24.6%.

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.4 times South Asia's.

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

South Asia ranks 46th and United Kingdom ranks 48th of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	South Asia	United Kingdom	Difference	Ahead
2000s	64.7%	86.2%	21.5%	United Kingdom
2010s	76.3%	90.0%	13.7%	United Kingdom
2020s	63.8%	79.9%	16.1%	United Kingdom

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 or United Kingdom?: United Kingdom, at 80.0% against 55.4% in South Asia as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ between South Asia and United Kingdom?: 24.6%, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and United Kingdom?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do South Asia and United Kingdom rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+?: South Asia ranks 46th and United Kingdom ranks 48th 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: 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.