Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Syria
Syria: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female was 72.9% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Syria, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total female deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
Syria recorded 72.9% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in 2021.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Syria peaked at 84.6% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 42.1%, in 2015.
Syria ranks 46th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Syria, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 83.7% | — |
| 2010 | 84.6% | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 42.1% | -50.2% |
| 2019 | 63.1% | +50.0% |
| 2020 | 73.3% | +16.2% |
| 2021 | 72.9% | -0.6% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 72.9% is above the median for low income countries, which is 42.6%, 1.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 72.9% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 59.9%, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.7% | 83.7% | 83.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 63.3% | 42.1% | 84.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 73.1% | 72.9% | 73.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Syria
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8632 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,122 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,491 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 7.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0503 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 7.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Syria?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Syria was 72.9% 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 84.6% in 2010.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.1% in 2015.
- How does Syria rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female?
- Syria ranks 46th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Syria 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.