Iran vs South Africa: Total NCD Deaths

Iran
291,685
in 2021
South Africa
289,450
in 2021
Iran rank
25th
South Africa rank
26th

Total NCD Deaths over time

  • Iran
  • South Africa
0100.0k200.0k300.0k200020102021

How they compare

Iran currently reports 291,685 against 289,450 in South Africa, a difference of 2,235.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iran ahead.

Iran ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 26th of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 198,249 189,850 8,399 Iran
2010s 265,852 267,064 1,212 South Africa
2020s 305,442 301,954 3,488 Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total ncd deaths, Iran or South Africa?
Iran, at 291,685 against 289,450 in South Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in total ncd deaths between Iran and South Africa?
2,235, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and South Africa?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Iran and South Africa rank globally for total ncd deaths?
Iran ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 26th of 184 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Total NCD Deaths. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Total NCD Deaths
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
196 places, 4,312 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed