North Macedonia vs Peru: Share of deaths from underlying causes
North Macedonia
18.6%
in 2023
Peru
17.8%
in 2022
North Macedonia rank
58th
Peru rank
60th
Share of deaths from underlying causes over time
- North Macedonia
- Peru
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 18.6% against 17.8% in Peru, a difference of 0.8%.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1995 it was North Macedonia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 58th and Peru ranks 60th of 113 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 2 and Peru in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.7% | 13.1% | 3.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 18.1% | 18.2% | 0.2% | Peru |
| 2010s | 18.7% | 19.0% | 0.4% | Peru |
| 2020s | 15.3% | 14.2% | 1.1% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of deaths from underlying causes, North Macedonia or Peru?
- North Macedonia, at 18.6% against 17.8% in Peru as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of deaths from underlying causes between North Macedonia and Peru?
- 0.8%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Peru?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2022.
- How do North Macedonia and Peru rank globally for share of deaths from underlying causes?
- North Macedonia ranks 58th and Peru ranks 60th 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 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.