Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Malawi
Malawi: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 was 38.8% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Malawi, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 38.8% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in 2021.
The figure is down 6.4% on the previous year and up 49.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Malawi peaked at 41.9% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15.1%, in 2000.
Malawi ranks 158th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Malawi, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.1% | — |
| 2010 | 25.9% | +71.3% |
| 2015 | 33.7% | +29.9% |
| 2019 | 41.9% | +24.6% |
| 2020 | 41.4% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 38.8% | -6.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 38.8% is below the median for low income countries, which is 40.0%, 97% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 38.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 40.0%, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.1% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 33.8% | 25.9% | 41.9% | 3 |
| 2020s | 40.1% | 38.8% | 41.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More health data for Malawi
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8368 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9312 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 856.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 6,399 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.61 % 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 0.0714 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.63 % 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 in Malawi?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Malawi was 38.8% 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 recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 41.9% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.1% in 2000.
- How does Malawi rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?
- Malawi ranks 158th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi 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 (% of total deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths ages 15-59 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all 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.