Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female was 66.8% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Costa Rica, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total female deaths ages 5-14.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Costa Rica is 66.8%, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 12.0% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Costa Rica peaked at 76.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 51.2%, in 2000.
Costa Rica ranks 23rd of 184 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 51.2% | — |
| 2010 | 65.9% | +28.6% |
| 2015 | 72.7% | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 76.6% | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 59.6% | -22.2% |
| 2021 | 66.8% | +12.0% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 66.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 61.7%, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 66.8% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 44.5%, 1.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.2% | 51.2% | 51.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 71.8% | 65.9% | 76.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 63.2% | 59.6% | 66.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4617 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,632 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 35 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.42 % 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 0.0248 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.37 % 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 5-14, female in Costa Rica?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Costa Rica was 66.8% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 76.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.2% in 2000.
- How does Costa Rica rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female?
- Costa Rica ranks 23rd out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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 5-14, female (% of total female deaths ages 5-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of female deaths ages 5-14 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all female deaths ages 5-14, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.