Benin vs South Africa: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases
Benin
36.2%
in 2021
South Africa
37.2%
in 2021
Benin rank
160th
South Africa rank
158th
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time
- Benin
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 37.2% against 36.2% in Benin, a difference of 1.0%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 160th and South Africa ranks 158th of 185 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.5% | 29.4% | 2.8% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 34.5% | 46.2% | 11.7% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 37.0% | 43.4% | 6.4% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, Benin or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 37.2% against 36.2% in Benin as of 2021.
- What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between Benin and South Africa?
- 1.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Benin and South Africa rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- Benin ranks 160th and South Africa ranks 158th of 185 countries.
- 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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About this data
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.