Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Mozambique
Mozambique: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 was 31.2% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Mozambique, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 31.2% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in 2021.
That represents a change of down 8.0% on the previous year and up 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Mozambique peaked at 35.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 19.4%, in 2000.
That places Mozambique 174th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.4% | — |
| 2010 | 22.8% | +17.5% |
| 2015 | 30.6% | +34.2% |
| 2019 | 35.6% | +16.3% |
| 2020 | 33.9% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 31.2% | -8.0% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 31.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 40.0%, 78% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 31.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 40.0%, 78% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.4% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 29.6% | 22.8% | 35.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 32.6% | 31.2% | 33.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 171 South Africa 31.6% compare
- 172 Kenya 31.4% compare
- 173 South Sudan 31.3% compare
- 175 Gabon 31.0% compare
- 176 Guinea-Bissau 30.7% compare
- 177 Afghanistan 30.2% compare
More health data for Mozambique
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.85 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 869.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 18,288 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 139 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.92 % 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 0.0823 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % 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 Mozambique?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Mozambique was 31.2% 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 35.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.4% in 2000.
- How does Mozambique rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?
- Mozambique ranks 174th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.1%. 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 (% 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.