Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Iran
Iran: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female was 54.9% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Iran, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total female deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
Iran recorded 54.9% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.5% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Iran peaked at 78.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 54.9%, in 2021.
Iran ranks 113th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Iran, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 68.3% | — |
| 2010 | 68.3% | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 75.6% | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 78.2% | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 58.1% | -25.7% |
| 2021 | 54.9% | -5.5% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 54.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 60.9%, 90% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iran's 54.9% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 59.9%, 92% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.3% | 68.3% | 68.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 74.0% | 68.3% | 78.2% | 3 |
| 2020s | 56.5% | 54.9% | 58.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Iran?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Iran was 54.9% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 78.2% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.9% in 2021.
- How does Iran rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female?
- Iran ranks 113th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, 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 non-communicable diseases divided by number of all female deaths ages 15-59, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.