South Asia vs United Kingdom: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases
South Asia
50.3%
in 2021
United Kingdom
79.7%
in 2021
South Asia rank
33rd
United Kingdom rank
30th
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases over time
- South Asia
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 79.7% against 50.3% in South Asia, a difference of 29.4%.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.6 times South Asia's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
South Asia ranks 33rd and United Kingdom ranks 30th of 47 groups.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.9% | 85.2% | 46.3% | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 61.3% | 88.9% | 27.6% | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 57.0% | 79.6% | 22.6% | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, South Asia or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 79.7% against 50.3% in South Asia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases between South Asia and United Kingdom?
- 29.4%, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and United Kingdom?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Asia and United Kingdom rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- South Asia ranks 33rd and United Kingdom ranks 30th of 47 groups.
- 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.