Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 23.1% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Republic of Moldova is 23.1%, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 40.9% on the previous year and up 255.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Republic of Moldova peaked at 23.1% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.5%, in 2010.
Republic of Moldova ranks 113th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.7% | — |
| 2010 | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 7.2% | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 6.6% | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 16.4% | +149.3% |
| 2021 | 23.1% | +40.9% |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 23.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 26.9%, 86% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 23.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.5%, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.8% | 6.5% | 7.2% | 3 |
| 2020s | 19.8% | 16.4% | 23.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.026 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Republic of Moldova?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Republic of Moldova was 23.1% 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 Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 23.1% in 2021.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.5% in 2010.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 113th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 255.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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.