Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Kenya
Kenya: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 50.9% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Kenya, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total female deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Kenya is 50.9%, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Kenya peaked at 86.7% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 45.3%, in 2019.
Kenya ranks 21st of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 86.7% | — |
| 2010 | 67.0% | -22.8% |
| 2015 | 54.4% | -18.7% |
| 2019 | 45.3% | -16.9% |
| 2020 | 47.4% | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 50.9% | +7.4% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 50.9% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35.2%, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 50.9% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 48.8%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.7% | 86.7% | 86.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 55.6% | 45.3% | 67.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 49.1% | 47.4% | 50.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More health data for Kenya
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 16,059 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 89 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % 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 0.0621 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.28 % 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 Kenya?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Kenya was 50.9% 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 86.7% in 2000.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.3% in 2019.
- How does Kenya rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Kenya ranks 21st out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kenya 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 15-59, female (% of total female deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Number of female deaths ages 15-59 due to communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions divided by number of all female deaths ages 15-59, 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.