Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 11.8% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico is 11.8%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and up 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico peaked at 12.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 7.5%, in 2015.
Puerto Rico ranks 163rd of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 60+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.8% | — |
| 2010 | 7.6% | -21.8% |
| 2015 | 7.5% | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 7.8% | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 12.4% | +59.8% |
| 2021 | 11.8% | -4.9% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 11.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 15.8%, 75% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 11.8% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 24.9%, 47% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 7.6% | 7.5% | 7.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 12.1% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico was 11.8% 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 Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 12.4% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.5% in 2015.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Puerto Rico ranks 163rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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.