Africa Western and Central vs Belgium: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases

Africa Western and Central
31.4%
in 2021
Belgium
75.9%
in 2021
Africa Western and Central rank
47th
Belgium rank
45th

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time

  • Africa Western and Central
  • Belgium
20406080200020102021

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 75.9% against 31.4% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 44.5%.

That makes Belgium's figure about 2.4 times Africa Western and Central's.

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

Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Belgium ranks 45th of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Western and Central Belgium Difference Ahead
2000s 20.1% 85.9% 65.8% Belgium
2010s 28.0% 85.7% 57.7% Belgium
2020s 31.3% 72.9% 41.6% Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, Africa Western and Central or Belgium?
Belgium, at 75.9% against 31.4% in Africa Western and Central as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between Africa Western and Central and Belgium?
44.5%, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Belgium?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Africa Western and Central and Belgium rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Belgium ranks 45th 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 (% of total). 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 (% of total)
Unit
% of total
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

Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.