Malaysia vs Thailand: Share of deaths from underlying causes
Malaysia
15.5%
in 2020
Thailand
15.6%
in 2023
Malaysia rank
77th
Thailand rank
75th
Share of deaths from underlying causes over time
- Malaysia
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 15.6% against 15.5% in Malaysia, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 19 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 77th and Thailand ranks 75th of 113 countries.
Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.8% | 13.0% | 1.2% | Thailand |
| 2010s | 13.8% | 16.1% | 2.2% | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of deaths from underlying causes, Malaysia or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 15.6% against 15.5% in Malaysia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of deaths from underlying causes between Malaysia and Thailand?
- 0.1%, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Thailand?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2019.
- How do Malaysia and Thailand rank globally for share of deaths from underlying causes?
- Malaysia ranks 77th and Thailand ranks 75th 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.