Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 was 55.7% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
In 2021, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in United Arab Emirates stood at 55.7%.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in United Arab Emirates peaked at 65.7% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 45.1%, in 2000.
United Arab Emirates ranks 86th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 45.1% | — |
| 2010 | 55.7% | +23.4% |
| 2015 | 60.3% | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 65.7% | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 56.4% | -14.2% |
| 2021 | 55.7% | -1.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 55.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 69.5%, 80% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 55.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 52.1%, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.1% | 45.1% | 45.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 60.6% | 55.7% | 65.7% | 3 |
| 2020s | 56.0% | 55.7% | 56.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in United Arab Emirates?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in United Arab Emirates was 55.7% 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 65.7% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.1% in 2000.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 86th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.