Finland vs Iceland: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases

Finland
92.3%
in 2021
Iceland
90.0%
in 2021
Finland rank
1st
Iceland rank
3rd

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time

  • Finland
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Finland currently reports 92.3% against 90.0% in Iceland, a difference of 2.3%.

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

Finland ranks 1st and Iceland ranks 3rd of 185 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 2 and Iceland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Iceland Difference Ahead
2000s 85.6% 87.8% 2.2% Iceland
2010s 92.7% 89.7% 3.0% Finland
2020s 92.6% 89.3% 3.3% Finland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, Finland or Iceland?
Finland, at 92.3% against 90.0% in Iceland as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between Finland and Iceland?
2.3%, with Finland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Iceland?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Finland and Iceland rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
Finland ranks 1st and Iceland ranks 3rd 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.