Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in South Africa
South Africa: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male was 14.8% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in South Africa, 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 South Africa is 14.8%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 81.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in South Africa peaked at 15.1% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 8.2%, in 2010.
That places South Africa 174th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.7% | — |
| 2010 | 8.2% | -15.8% |
| 2015 | 13.7% | +68.3% |
| 2019 | 14.5% | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 15.1% | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 14.8% | -1.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 14.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37.2%, 40% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 14.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 17.0%, 87% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.1% | 8.2% | 14.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 15.0% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More health data for South Africa
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % 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 0.045 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % 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, male in South Africa?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in South Africa was 14.8% 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, male recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15.1% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.2% in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male?
- South Africa ranks 174th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa 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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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.