Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Uganda
Uganda: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male was 35.6% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Uganda, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 35.6% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in 2021.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Uganda peaked at 36.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 19.1%, in 2000.
That places Uganda 156th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Uganda, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.1% | — |
| 2010 | 28.0% | +46.9% |
| 2015 | 29.6% | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 36.0% | +21.6% |
| 2020 | 34.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 35.6% | +3.1% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 35.6% is below the median for low income countries, which is 36.8%, 97% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 35.6% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37.9%, 94% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.1% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 31.2% | 28.0% | 36.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 35.1% | 34.5% | 35.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More health data for Uganda
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 853.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 6,666 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 111 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0787 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Uganda?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male in Uganda was 35.6% 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 36.0% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.1% in 2000.
- How does Uganda rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male?
- Uganda ranks 156th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, male rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda 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.