Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in France
France: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 14.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in France, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths.
Analysis
France recorded 14.1% for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in 2021.
That represents a change of down 16.8% on the previous year and up 159.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in France peaked at 17.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.5%, in 2010.
That places France 160th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in France, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.8% | — |
| 2010 | 5.5% | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 6.1% | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 6.7% | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 17.0% | +154.5% |
| 2021 | 14.1% | -16.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 14.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.7%, 84% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- France's 14.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.5%, 81% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.1% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 3 |
| 2020s | 15.6% | 14.1% | 17.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
- 157 North Korea 14.3% compare
- 158 Brunei 14.2% compare
- 159 Syria 14.2% compare
- 161 Mongolia 14.1% compare
- 162 Micronesia (country) 14.0% compare
- 163 South Korea 13.8% compare
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in France?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in France was 14.1% 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 17.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.5% in 2010.
- How does France rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- France ranks 160th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France 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, male (% of total male deaths). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of male deaths due to communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions divided by number of all male deaths, 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.