Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ was 60.4% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ in Zimbabwe, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 60+.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 60.4% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ in 2021.
The figure is down 16.3% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ in Zimbabwe peaked at 73.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 53.8%, in 2000.
Zimbabwe ranks 151st of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 60+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 53.8% | — |
| 2010 | 67.1% | +24.9% |
| 2015 | 73.1% | +8.8% |
| 2019 | 73.6% | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 72.2% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 60.4% | -16.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 60.4% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 66.3%, 91% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 60.4% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 63.8%, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53.8% | 53.8% | 53.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 71.3% | 67.1% | 73.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 66.3% | 60.4% | 72.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ in Zimbabwe?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ in Zimbabwe was 60.4% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 73.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.8% in 2000.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+?
- Zimbabwe ranks 151st out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 60+ rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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+ (% of total deaths ages 60+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths ages 60+ due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all deaths ages 60+, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.