Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Tunisia
Tunisia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female was 50.0% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Tunisia, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total female deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 50.0% 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.
The figure is down 34.0% on the previous year and down 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Tunisia peaked at 79.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 50.0%, in 2021.
Tunisia ranks 134th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 70.3% | — |
| 2010 | 76.5% | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 76.3% | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 79.4% | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 75.7% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 50.0% | -34.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 50.0% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 51.9%, 96% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 50.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 59.9%, 83% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70.3% | 70.3% | 70.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 77.4% | 76.3% | 79.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 62.9% | 50.0% | 75.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Tunisia?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female in Tunisia was 50.0% 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 79.4% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.0% in 2021.
- How does Tunisia rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female?
- Tunisia ranks 134th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, female rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.