Ecuador vs Turkey: Share of deaths from underlying causes
Ecuador
14.7%
in 2022
Turkey
15.0%
in 2023
Ecuador rank
81st
Turkey rank
78th
Share of deaths from underlying causes over time
- Ecuador
- Turkey
How they compare
Turkey currently reports 15.0% against 14.7% in Ecuador, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Turkey has been ahead every year.
Ecuador ranks 81st and Turkey ranks 78th of 113 countries.
Turkey has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ecuador | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.4% | 21.1% | 5.6% | Turkey |
| 2010s | 16.4% | 20.3% | 3.9% | Turkey |
| 2020s | 12.6% | 15.0% | 2.3% | Turkey |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of deaths from underlying causes, Ecuador or Turkey?
- Turkey, at 15.0% against 14.7% in Ecuador as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of deaths from underlying causes between Ecuador and Turkey?
- 0.3%, with Turkey ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and Turkey?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2022.
- How do Ecuador and Turkey rank globally for share of deaths from underlying causes?
- Ecuador ranks 81st and Turkey ranks 78th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO Mortality Database (2025) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of deaths from underlying causes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates.