North Korea vs South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases
North Korea
79.1%
in 2021
South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
50.3%
in 2021
North Korea rank
32nd
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank
33rd
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time
- North Korea
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 79.1% against 50.3% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 28.8%.
That makes North Korea's figure about 1.6 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.
Across all 6 years both countries report, North Korea has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 32nd and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 33rd of 185 countries.
North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.1% | 38.9% | 10.2% | North Korea |
| 2010s | 80.6% | 61.3% | 19.3% | North Korea |
| 2020s | 79.0% | 57.0% | 22.0% | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, North Korea or South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- North Korea, at 79.1% against 50.3% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2021.
- What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between North Korea and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 28.8%, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do North Korea and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- North Korea ranks 32nd and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 33rd 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.