Gabon vs Kenya: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases

Gabon
37.6%
in 2021
Kenya
37.8%
in 2021
Gabon rank
156th
Kenya rank
155th

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time

  • Gabon
  • Kenya
1020304050200020102021

How they compare

Kenya currently reports 37.8% against 37.6% in Gabon, a difference of 0.2%.

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

Gabon ranks 156th and Kenya ranks 155th of 185 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Gabon averaged higher in 2 and Kenya in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Gabon Kenya Difference Ahead
2000s 36.1% 14.2% 21.9% Gabon
2010s 43.6% 34.0% 9.6% Gabon
2020s 38.4% 39.2% 0.8% Kenya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, Gabon or Kenya?
Kenya, at 37.8% against 37.6% in Gabon as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between Gabon and Kenya?
0.2%, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Kenya?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Gabon and Kenya rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
Gabon ranks 156th and Kenya ranks 155th 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.