Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in United States
United States: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male was 43.9% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in United States, 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 United States is 43.9%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in United States peaked at 49.9% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 40.6%, in 2000.
That places United States 62nd 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 United States, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 40.6% | — |
| 2010 | 48.1% | +18.4% |
| 2015 | 49.9% | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 46.9% | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 45.1% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 43.9% | -2.5% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 43.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 57.8%, 76% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.6% | 40.6% | 40.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 48.3% | 46.9% | 49.9% | 3 |
| 2020s | 44.5% | 43.9% | 45.1% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in United States?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male in United States was 43.9% 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 49.9% in 2015.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.6% in 2000.
- How does United States rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male?
- United States ranks 62nd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14, male rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States 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.