South Asia vs United States: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+
South Asia
55.4%
in 2021
United States
80.6%
in 2021
South Asia rank
46th
United States rank
46th
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ over time
- South Asia
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 80.6% against 55.4% in South Asia, a difference of 25.2%.
That makes United States's figure about 1.5 times South Asia's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
South Asia 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 | 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 or United States?
- United States, at 80.6% 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 States?
- 25.2%, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and United States?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Asia and United States rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+?
- South Asia 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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About this data
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.