Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Botswana
Botswana: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 was 10.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Botswana, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 5-14.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 10.3% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in 2021.
That represents a change of down 13.5% on the previous year and up 193.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Botswana peaked at 11.9% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2010.
Botswana ranks 185th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.8% | — |
| 2010 | 3.5% | -39.6% |
| 2015 | 8.2% | +133.7% |
| 2019 | 10.8% | +31.1% |
| 2020 | 11.9% | +10.7% |
| 2021 | 10.3% | -13.5% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 10.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 38.5%, 27% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 10.3% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.1%, 57% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 7.5% | 3.5% | 10.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 11.1% | 10.3% | 11.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 182 South Sudan 13.4% compare
- 183 Equatorial Guinea 13.0% compare
- 184 Congo 10.5% compare
More health data for Botswana
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.75 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,150 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 281 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.6484 % 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 0.0579 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.9109 % 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 in Botswana?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Botswana was 10.3% 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 recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 11.9% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2010.
- How does Botswana rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14?
- Botswana ranks 185th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana 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 (% of total deaths ages 5-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths ages 5-14 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all 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.