Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 was 67.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 5-14.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 67.3% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in 2021.
The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom peaked at 69.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 60.9%, in 2000.
That places United Kingdom 16th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 5-14 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 60.9% | — |
| 2010 | 67.2% | +10.4% |
| 2015 | 68.5% | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 66.6% | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 69.7% | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 67.3% | -3.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 67.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 59.8%, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 67.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.0%, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60.9% | 60.9% | 60.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 67.4% | 66.6% | 68.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 68.5% | 67.3% | 69.7% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 in United Kingdom was 67.3% 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 69.7% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.9% in 2000.
- How does United Kingdom rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14?
- United Kingdom ranks 16th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 5-14 rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.