Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Niger
Niger: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 was 40.0% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Niger, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Niger is 40.0%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.0% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Niger peaked at 43.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 31.0%, in 2000.
That places Niger 153rd 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31.0% | — |
| 2010 | 37.3% | +20.1% |
| 2015 | 41.5% | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 43.0% | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 41.3% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 40.0% | -3.0% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 40.0% is above the median for low income countries, which is 40.0%, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 40.0% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 40.0%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.0% | 31.0% | 31.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 40.6% | 37.3% | 43.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 40.7% | 40.0% | 41.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More health data for Niger
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 22,995 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 15 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.54 % 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 0.0865 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.53 % 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 Niger?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Niger was 40.0% 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 43.0% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.0% in 2000.
- How does Niger rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?
- Niger ranks 153rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Niger 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.