Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Jamaica
Jamaica: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 was 39.8% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Jamaica, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 5-14.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Jamaica is 39.8%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and up 61.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Jamaica peaked at 47.6% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 24.6%, in 2010.
Jamaica ranks 83rd of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26.1% | — |
| 2010 | 24.6% | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 47.6% | +93.4% |
| 2019 | 45.9% | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 41.6% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 39.8% | -4.2% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 39.8% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 38.5%, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 39.8% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 42.4%, 94% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.1% | 26.1% | 26.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 39.4% | 24.6% | 47.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 40.7% | 39.8% | 41.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3325 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,308 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 31 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.64 % 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 0.0278 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.6 % 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 Jamaica?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in Jamaica was 39.8% 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 recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 47.6% in 2015.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.6% in 2010.
- How does Jamaica rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14?
- Jamaica ranks 83rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jamaica 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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About this data
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.