Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Italy
Italy: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and was 10.8% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Italy, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Italy is 10.8%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 14.9% on the previous year and up 158.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Italy peaked at 12.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.1%, in 2000.
Italy ranks 153rd of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Italy, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.1% | — |
| 2010 | 4.2% | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 4.8% | +16.1% |
| 2019 | 4.3% | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 12.7% | +195.1% |
| 2021 | 10.8% | -14.9% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 10.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.2%, 76% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Italy's 10.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.8%, 68% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 150 Cyprus 11.8% compare
- 151 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 11.1% compare
- 152 Mongolia 10.9% compare
- 154 Luxembourg 10.7% compare
- 155 Viet Nam 10.5% compare
- 156 Puerto Rico 9.9% compare
More health data for Italy
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1206 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,408 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 80 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.23 % 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 0.0164 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.07 % 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 Italy?
- Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and in Italy was 10.8% 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 12.7% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.1% in 2000.
- How does Italy rank for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- Italy ranks 153rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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, male (% of total male deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of male deaths ages 15-59 due to communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions divided by number of all male 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.