Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Jamaica
Jamaica: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female was 39.5% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Jamaica, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total female deaths ages 5-14.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 39.5% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in 2021.
That represents a change of down 10.2% on the previous year and up 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Jamaica peaked at 48.4% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 30.8%, in 2010.
Jamaica ranks 91st of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 33.9% | — |
| 2010 | 30.8% | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 48.4% | +57.1% |
| 2019 | 46.6% | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 43.9% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 39.5% | -10.2% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 39.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 39.9%, 99% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 39.5% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 44.5%, 89% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.9% | 33.9% | 33.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 41.9% | 30.8% | 48.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 41.7% | 39.5% | 43.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,308 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 31 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.64 % 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 0.0278 units per person (2025)
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- 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 Jamaica?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Jamaica was 39.5% 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 48.4% in 2015.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.8% in 2010.
- How does Jamaica rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female?
- Jamaica ranks 91st out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jamaica 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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About this data
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.