Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 43.4% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Central African Republic, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths ages 60+.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 43.4% for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in 2021.
The figure is up 10.9% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Central African Republic peaked at 44.2% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 35.8%, in 2019.
That places Central African Republic 12th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths ages 60+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 44.2% | — |
| 2010 | 42.3% | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 38.1% | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 35.8% | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 39.2% | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 43.4% | +10.9% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 43.4% is above the median for low income countries, which is 29.9%, 1.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 43.4% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.3%, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.2% | 44.2% | 44.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 38.7% | 35.8% | 42.3% | 3 |
| 2020s | 41.3% | 39.2% | 43.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,728 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Central African Republic?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Central African Republic was 43.4% 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 44.2% in 2000.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.8% in 2019.
- How does Central African Republic rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Central African Republic ranks 12th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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+, male (% of total male deaths ages 60+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of male deaths ages 60+ due to communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions divided by number of all male 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.