Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Liberia
Liberia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female was 24.0% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Liberia, 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 Liberia is 24.0%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Liberia peaked at 24.8% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 16.5%, in 2000.
That places Liberia 147th out of 184 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16.5% | — |
| 2010 | 18.6% | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 18.3% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 23.4% | +27.8% |
| 2020 | 24.8% | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 24.0% | -3.0% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 24.0% is above the median for low income countries, which is 23.1%, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 24.0% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 19.9%, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.5% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 20.1% | 18.3% | 23.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 24.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 144 Indonesia 24.3% compare
- 145 Democratic Republic of Congo 24.3% compare
- 146 Bangladesh 24.3% compare
- 148 Mali 23.8% compare
- 149 Mozambique 23.3% compare
- 150 Sierra Leone 23.1% compare
More health data for Liberia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7528 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,097 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,457 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.068 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Liberia?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female in Liberia was 24.0% 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.8% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.5% in 2000.
- How does Liberia rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female?
- Liberia ranks 147th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, female rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Liberia 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.