Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Latvia
Latvia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male was 68.8% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Latvia, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 68.8% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in 2021.
The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Latvia peaked at 72.5% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 58.5%, in 2000.
That places Latvia 35th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Latvia, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 58.5% | — |
| 2010 | 68.4% | +17.0% |
| 2015 | 69.5% | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 72.5% | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 71.8% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 68.8% | -4.3% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 68.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 67.8%, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 68.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.7%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58.5% | 58.5% | 58.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 70.1% | 68.4% | 72.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 70.3% | 68.8% | 71.8% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Latvia?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Latvia was 68.8% 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, male recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 72.5% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.5% in 2000.
- How does Latvia rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male?
- Latvia ranks 35th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latvia 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, 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 non-communicable diseases divided by number of all male 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.