Cause of death, by communicable diseases … communicable 15-59 female in Sudan
Sudan: Cause of death, by communicable diseases … communicable 15-59 female was 32.2% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Sudan, 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 Sudan is 32.2%, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Sudan peaked at 43.3% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 27.4%, in 2019.
That places Sudan 66th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases … communicable 15-59 female in Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 43.3% | — |
| 2010 | 36.9% | -14.8% |
| 2015 | 30.3% | -18.0% |
| 2019 | 27.4% | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 30.2% | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 32.2% | +6.7% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 32.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 46.1%, 70% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 32.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 48.8%, 66% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.3% | 43.3% | 43.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 31.5% | 27.4% | 36.9% | 3 |
| 2020s | 31.2% | 30.2% | 32.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.27 % 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 0.0737 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Sudan?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Sudan was 32.2% 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 43.3% in 2000.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.4% in 2019.
- How does Sudan rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Sudan ranks 66th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sudan 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.