Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in New Zealand
New Zealand: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male was 47.9% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in New Zealand, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths ages 5-14.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in New Zealand is 47.9%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in New Zealand peaked at 57.5% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 38.8%, in 2015.
That places New Zealand 56th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 53.3% | — |
| 2010 | 57.5% | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 38.8% | -32.5% |
| 2019 | 44.6% | +14.9% |
| 2020 | 47.7% | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 47.9% | +0.5% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 47.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 57.8%, 83% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 47.9% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 31.9%, 1.5× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53.3% | 53.3% | 53.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 47.0% | 38.8% | 57.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 47.8% | 47.7% | 47.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in New Zealand?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in New Zealand was 47.9% 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, male recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 57.5% in 2010.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.8% in 2015.
- How does New Zealand rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male?
- New Zealand ranks 56th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this New Zealand 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, male (% of total male deaths ages 5-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Number of male deaths ages 5-14 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all male 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.