Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female in Belgium
Belgium: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female was 76.1% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female in Belgium, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total female deaths ages 60+.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female in Belgium is 76.1%, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and down 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female in Belgium peaked at 87.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 70.0%, in 2020.
Belgium ranks 82nd of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % of total female deaths ages 60+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 87.9% | — |
| 2010 | 87.8% | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 86.6% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 85.9% | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 70.0% | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 76.1% | +8.7% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 76.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 81.5%, 93% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 76.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 79.4%, 96% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.9% | 87.9% | 87.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 86.8% | 85.9% | 87.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 73.0% | 70.0% | 76.1% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female in Belgium?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female in Belgium was 76.1% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 87.9% in 2000.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.0% in 2020.
- How does Belgium rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female?
- Belgium ranks 82nd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, female rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium 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 60+, female (% of total female deaths ages 60+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of female deaths ages 60+ due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all female deaths ages 60+, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.