Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Mozambique
Mozambique: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 38.8% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Mozambique, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths ages 60+.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Mozambique is 38.8%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 40.6% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Mozambique peaked at 42.4% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 24.9%, in 2019.
Mozambique ranks 22nd of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths ages 60+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 42.4% | — |
| 2010 | 35.8% | -15.6% |
| 2015 | 31.8% | -11.2% |
| 2019 | 24.9% | -21.7% |
| 2020 | 27.6% | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 38.8% | +40.6% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 38.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 29.9%, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 38.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.3%, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.4% | 42.4% | 42.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 30.9% | 24.9% | 35.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 33.2% | 27.6% | 38.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More health data for Mozambique
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.85 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 869.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 18,288 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 139 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.92 % 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 0.0823 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Mozambique?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Mozambique was 38.8% 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 42.4% in 2000.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.9% in 2019.
- How does Mozambique rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Mozambique ranks 22nd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mozambique 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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About this data
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.