Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 15.1% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 15.1% for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in 2021.
That represents a change of down 11.7% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Saudi Arabia peaked at 17.5% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 7.7%, in 2019.
That places Saudi Arabia 151st 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17.5% | — |
| 2010 | 10.6% | -39.5% |
| 2015 | 8.2% | -22.7% |
| 2019 | 7.7% | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 17.1% | +123.3% |
| 2021 | 15.1% | -11.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 15.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.7%, 90% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 15.1% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 23.3%, 65% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.5% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 8.8% | 7.7% | 10.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 16.1% | 15.1% | 17.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More health data for Saudi Arabia
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 829 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 5.31 % 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 0.0384 units per person (2025)
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- 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 Saudi Arabia?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Saudi Arabia was 15.1% 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 17.5% in 2000.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.7% in 2019.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 151st out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.