Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Switzerland
Switzerland: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 11.9% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Switzerland, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total female deaths ages 60+.
Analysis
In 2021, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Switzerland stood at 11.9%.
That represents a change of down 26.3% on the previous year and up 229.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Switzerland peaked at 16.1% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.6%, in 2010.
Switzerland ranks 162nd of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 60+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.7% | — |
| 2010 | 3.6% | -37.1% |
| 2015 | 4.9% | +35.1% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 16.1% | +258.5% |
| 2021 | 11.9% | -26.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 11.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 15.8%, 75% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 11.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.7%, 71% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.3% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3 |
| 2020s | 14.0% | 11.9% | 16.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Switzerland?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Switzerland was 11.9% 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 16.1% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6% in 2010.
- How does Switzerland rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Switzerland ranks 162nd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 229.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.