South Africa vs Uganda: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases
South Africa
37.2%
in 2021
Uganda
36.9%
in 2021
South Africa rank
158th
Uganda rank
159th
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 37.2% against 36.9% in Uganda, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 158th and Uganda ranks 159th of 185 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.4% | 18.7% | 10.7% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 46.2% | 30.8% | 15.4% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 43.4% | 36.7% | 6.6% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, South Africa or Uganda?
- South Africa, at 37.2% against 36.9% in Uganda as of 2021.
- What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between South Africa and Uganda?
- 0.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- South Africa ranks 158th and Uganda ranks 159th 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.