Gambia vs Malawi: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases
Gambia
38.6%
in 2021
Malawi
39.6%
in 2021
Gambia rank
152nd
Malawi rank
149th
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time
- Gambia
- Malawi
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 39.6% against 38.6% in Gambia, a difference of 1.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Gambia ahead.
Gambia ranks 152nd and Malawi ranks 149th of 185 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 2 and Malawi in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.5% | 18.3% | 11.2% | Gambia |
| 2010s | 37.9% | 36.2% | 1.7% | Gambia |
| 2020s | 40.0% | 41.5% | 1.5% | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, Gambia or Malawi?
- Malawi, at 39.6% against 38.6% in Gambia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between Gambia and Malawi?
- 1.0%, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Malawi?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Gambia and Malawi rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- Gambia ranks 152nd and Malawi ranks 149th 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.