Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 27.6% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Burkina Faso, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total female deaths ages 60+.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Burkina Faso is 27.6%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 20.8% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Burkina Faso peaked at 34.6% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 22.7%, in 2019.
Burkina Faso ranks 43rd of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 60+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 34.6% | — |
| 2010 | 26.5% | -23.3% |
| 2015 | 23.5% | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 22.7% | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 22.9% | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 27.6% | +20.8% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 27.6% is above the median for low income countries, which is 26.8%, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 27.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27.1%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.6% | 34.6% | 34.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 24.2% | 22.7% | 26.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 25.3% | 22.9% | 27.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More health data for Burkina Faso
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8925 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,142 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 13,085 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.8681 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0693 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.7133 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Burkina Faso?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Burkina Faso was 27.6% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 34.6% in 2000.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.7% in 2019.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Burkina Faso ranks 43rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions, ages 60+, female (% of total female deaths ages 60+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of female deaths ages 60+ due to communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions divided by number of all female deaths ages 60+, expressed by percentage. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions included infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.