Africa Western and Central vs North Korea: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male

Africa Western and Central
30.3%
in 2021
North Korea
74.8%
in 2021
Africa Western and Central rank
47th
North Korea rank
46th

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male over time

  • Africa Western and Central
  • North Korea
20406080200020102021

How they compare

North Korea currently reports 74.8% against 30.3% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 44.5%.

That makes North Korea's figure about 2.5 times Africa Western and Central's.

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

Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and North Korea ranks 46th of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Western and Central North Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 20.0% 43.9% 23.9% North Korea
2010s 27.6% 76.5% 48.9% North Korea
2020s 30.4% 74.8% 44.4% North Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male, Africa Western and Central or North Korea?
North Korea, at 74.8% against 30.3% in Africa Western and Central as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male between Africa Western and Central and North Korea?
44.5%, with North Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and North Korea?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Africa Western and Central and North Korea rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male?
Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and North Korea 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, male (% of total male deaths). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male (% of total male deaths)
Unit
% of total male deaths
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 male deaths ages due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all male deaths ages, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.