Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male was 55.8% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Sri Lanka, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 55.8% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in 2021.
That represents a change of down 13.2% on the previous year and up 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Sri Lanka peaked at 65.3% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 49.6%, in 2010.
Sri Lanka ranks 75th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52.6% | — |
| 2010 | 49.6% | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 65.3% | +31.7% |
| 2019 | 62.8% | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 64.3% | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 55.8% | -13.2% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 55.8% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 49.5%, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 55.8% is above the median for South Asia, which is 52.5%, 1.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.6% | 52.6% | 52.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 59.2% | 49.6% | 65.3% | 3 |
| 2020s | 60.1% | 55.8% | 64.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Sri Lanka?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Sri Lanka was 55.8% 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 65.3% in 2015.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.6% in 2010.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male?
- Sri Lanka ranks 75th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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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About this data
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.