Gambia vs Zimbabwe: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases

Gambia
38.6%
in 2021
Zimbabwe
38.3%
in 2021
Gambia rank
152nd
Zimbabwe rank
153rd

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time

  • Gambia
  • Zimbabwe
010203040200020102021

How they compare

Gambia currently reports 38.6% against 38.3% in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Gambia ahead.

Gambia ranks 152nd and Zimbabwe ranks 153rd of 185 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 2 and Zimbabwe in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Gambia Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
2000s 29.5% 17.7% 11.8% Gambia
2010s 37.9% 37.1% 0.8% Gambia
2020s 40.0% 40.8% 0.8% Zimbabwe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, Gambia or Zimbabwe?
Gambia, at 38.6% against 38.3% in Zimbabwe as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between Gambia and Zimbabwe?
0.3%, with Gambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Zimbabwe?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Gambia and Zimbabwe rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
Gambia ranks 152nd and Zimbabwe ranks 153rd 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.