Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Mozambique
Mozambique: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male was 30.7% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Mozambique, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 30.7% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in 2021.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and up 28.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Mozambique peaked at 34.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 21.1%, in 2000.
Mozambique ranks 169th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21.1% | — |
| 2010 | 23.9% | +13.5% |
| 2015 | 29.7% | +24.3% |
| 2019 | 34.6% | +16.5% |
| 2020 | 32.7% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 30.7% | -6.1% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 30.7% is below the median for low income countries, which is 36.8%, 84% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 30.7% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37.9%, 81% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.1% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 29.4% | 23.9% | 34.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 31.7% | 30.7% | 32.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0823 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Mozambique?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Mozambique was 30.7% 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 34.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.1% in 2000.
- How does Mozambique rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male?
- Mozambique ranks 169th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.