Cameroon vs Uganda: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases

Cameroon
35.7%
in 2021
Uganda
36.9%
in 2021
Cameroon rank
161st
Uganda rank
159th

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time

  • Cameroon
  • Uganda
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How they compare

Uganda currently reports 36.9% against 35.7% in Cameroon, a difference of 1.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Cameroon ahead.

Cameroon ranks 161st and Uganda ranks 159th of 185 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 2 and Uganda in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cameroon Uganda Difference Ahead
2000s 23.5% 18.7% 4.8% Cameroon
2010s 33.2% 30.8% 2.4% Cameroon
2020s 36.4% 36.7% 0.4% Uganda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, Cameroon or Uganda?
Uganda, at 36.9% against 35.7% in Cameroon as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between Cameroon and Uganda?
1.2%, with Uganda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Uganda?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Cameroon and Uganda rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
Cameroon ranks 161st and Uganda ranks 159th 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

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.