Republic of Moldova vs Nicaragua: Share of deaths from each major cause
Republic of Moldova
8.3%
in 2023
Nicaragua
7.9%
in 2022
Republic of Moldova rank
2nd
Nicaragua rank
4th
Share of deaths from each major cause over time
- Republic of Moldova
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Republic of Moldova currently reports 8.3% against 7.9% in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Republic of Moldova ahead.
Republic of Moldova ranks 2nd and Nicaragua ranks 4th of 113 countries.
Republic of Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.9% | 6.9% | 3.1% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2010s | 9.2% | 8.0% | 1.1% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2020s | 7.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | Republic of Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of deaths from each major cause, Republic of Moldova or Nicaragua?
- Republic of Moldova, at 8.3% against 7.9% in Nicaragua as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of deaths from each major cause between Republic of Moldova and Nicaragua?
- 0.4%, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Nicaragua?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
- How do Republic of Moldova and Nicaragua rank globally for share of deaths from each major cause?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 2nd and Nicaragua ranks 4th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of deaths from each major cause. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of total reported deaths in both sexes in those aged all ages that are from digestive diseases.