Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Palestine
Palestine: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 was 52.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Palestine, 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 Palestine is 52.1%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 21.1% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Palestine peaked at 73.5% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 40.0%, in 2000.
That places Palestine 101st out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Palestine, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 40.0% | — |
| 2010 | 64.2% | +60.2% |
| 2015 | 71.9% | +12.1% |
| 2019 | 73.5% | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 66.0% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 52.1% | -21.1% |
Palestine compared with similar countries
- Palestine's 52.1% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.3%, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Palestine's 52.1% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 52.1%, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.0% | 40.0% | 40.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 69.9% | 64.2% | 73.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 59.1% | 52.1% | 66.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Palestine
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 774.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 284 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0623 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0116 % 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 Palestine?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Palestine was 52.1% 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 Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 73.5% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.0% in 2000.
- How does Palestine rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?
- Palestine ranks 101st out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 rising or falling in Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Palestine 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.