Burkina Faso vs Cameroon: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases
Burkina Faso
35.6%
in 2021
Cameroon
35.7%
in 2021
Burkina Faso rank
163rd
Cameroon rank
161st
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 35.7% against 35.6% in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 163rd and Cameroon ranks 161st of 185 countries.
Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Cameroon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.0% | 23.5% | 2.5% | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 32.1% | 33.2% | 1.1% | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 36.2% | 36.4% | 0.2% | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, Burkina Faso or Cameroon?
- Cameroon, at 35.7% against 35.6% in Burkina Faso as of 2021.
- What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between Burkina Faso and Cameroon?
- 0.1%, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Cameroon?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Burkina Faso and Cameroon rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- Burkina Faso ranks 163rd and Cameroon ranks 161st 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.