Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 12.8% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico is 12.8%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico peaked at 12.9% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 7.9%, in 2015.
Puerto Rico ranks 171st of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11.5% | — |
| 2010 | 9.5% | -17.4% |
| 2015 | 7.9% | -16.7% |
| 2019 | 8.1% | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 12.9% | +58.6% |
| 2021 | 12.8% | -0.7% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 12.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.7%, 76% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 12.8% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 30.3%, 42% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 8.5% | 7.9% | 9.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -20 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4 deaths (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Puerto Rico was 12.8% 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 Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 12.9% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.9% in 2015.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Puerto Rico ranks 171st out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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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About this data
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.