Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 44.8% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Sierra Leone, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total female deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 44.8% for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in 2021.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and down 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Sierra Leone peaked at 66.1% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 44.7%, in 2019.
That places Sierra Leone 36th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 66.1% | — |
| 2010 | 57.9% | -12.4% |
| 2015 | 59.3% | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 44.7% | -24.7% |
| 2020 | 46.0% | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 44.8% | -2.7% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 44.8% is below the median for low income countries, which is 46.1%, 97% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 44.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 48.8%, 92% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.1% | 66.1% | 66.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 53.9% | 44.7% | 59.3% | 3 |
| 2020s | 45.4% | 44.8% | 46.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 33 South Africa 45.5% compare
- 34 Peru 45.4% compare
- 35 Côte d'Ivoire 44.9% compare
- 37 Burundi 44.3% compare
- 38 Mali 44.2% compare
- 39 Mauritania 43.3% compare
More health data for Sierra Leone
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.34 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.773 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,199 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,209 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 38 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.6447 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0663 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.6611 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Sierra Leone?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Sierra Leone was 44.8% 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 66.1% in 2000.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.7% in 2019.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Sierra Leone ranks 36th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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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.