Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 was 53.0% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 5-14.
Analysis
In 2021, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Arab Emirates stood at 53.0%.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and up 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Arab Emirates peaked at 55.2% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 35.9%, in 2000.
United Arab Emirates ranks 50th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35.9% | — |
| 2010 | 43.3% | +20.8% |
| 2015 | 46.9% | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 54.2% | +15.4% |
| 2020 | 55.2% | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 53.0% | -3.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 53.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 59.8%, 89% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 53.0% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 42.5%, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.9% | 35.9% | 35.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 48.1% | 43.3% | 54.2% | 3 |
| 2020s | 54.1% | 53.0% | 55.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 308.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 287 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 6.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Arab Emirates?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Arab Emirates was 53.0% 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 55.2% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.9% in 2000.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 50th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.