Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in East Timor
East Timor: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 was 46.9% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in East Timor, 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 East Timor is 46.9%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in East Timor peaked at 52.1% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 38.8%, in 2000.
East Timor ranks 117th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in East Timor, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38.8% | — |
| 2010 | 52.1% | +34.3% |
| 2015 | 48.8% | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 52.0% | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 47.1% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 46.9% | -0.6% |
East Timor compared with similar countries
- East Timor's 46.9% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.3%, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- East Timor's 46.9% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 68.1%, 69% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.8% | 38.8% | 38.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 51.0% | 48.8% | 52.1% | 3 |
| 2020s | 47.0% | 46.9% | 47.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
More health data for East Timor
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.22 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.894 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,287 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 162 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.051 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in East Timor?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in East Timor was 46.9% 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 East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 52.1% in 2010.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.8% in 2000.
- How does East Timor rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?
- East Timor ranks 117th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this East Timor 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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About this data
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.