Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male was 80.2% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths ages 60+.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male in Saudi Arabia is 80.2%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male in Saudi Arabia peaked at 90.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 78.0%, in 2020.
Saudi Arabia ranks 43rd of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths ages 60+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 87.5% | — |
| 2010 | 88.2% | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 86.8% | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 90.4% | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 78.0% | -13.8% |
| 2021 | 80.2% | +2.8% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 80.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 79.4%, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 80.2% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 70.5%, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.5% | 87.5% | 87.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 88.5% | 86.8% | 90.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 79.1% | 78.0% | 80.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male in Saudi Arabia?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male in Saudi Arabia was 80.2% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 90.4% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.0% in 2020.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 43rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+, male rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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+, male (% of total male deaths ages 60+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of male deaths ages 60+ due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all male deaths ages 60+, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.