Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal … 5-14 female in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal … 5-14 female was 14.9% 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 female deaths ages 5-14.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 14.9% for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in 2021.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Saudi Arabia peaked at 19.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 12.6%, in 2015.
Saudi Arabia ranks 134th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal … 5-14 female in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.8% | — |
| 2010 | 15.3% | -22.9% |
| 2015 | 12.6% | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 14.3% | +12.9% |
| 2020 | 15.9% | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 14.9% | -6.2% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 14.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.6× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 14.9% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 16.6%, 90% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.8% | 19.8% | 19.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 14.1% | 12.6% | 15.3% | 3 |
| 2020s | 15.4% | 14.9% | 15.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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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 14.9% 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 19.8% 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 12.6% in 2015.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 134th out of 184 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 down 2.5%. 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, ages 5-14, female (% of total female deaths ages 5-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of female deaths ages 5-14 due to communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions divided by number of all female deaths ages 5-14, 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.