Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in Nepal

Nepal: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male was 49.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
49.3%
Change on year
down 14.8%
World rank
118th
of 185 countries
All-time high
61.1%
in 2019
All-time low
32.7%
in 2000
Years of data
6
2000–2021

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in Nepal, 2000–2021

02040602000201020212000: 32.7 % of total male deaths2010: 45.2 % of total male deaths2015: 54.3 % of total male deaths2019: 61.1 % of total male deaths2020: 57.9 % of total male deaths2021: 49.3 % of total male deaths

Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths.

Analysis

The most recent figure for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in Nepal is 49.3%, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.8% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in Nepal peaked at 61.1% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 32.7%, in 2000.

Nepal ranks 118th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in Nepal, year by year

Annual values for Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male (% of total male deaths) in Nepal, 2000 to 2021.
Year % of total male deaths Change
2000 32.7%
2010 45.2% +38.0%
2015 54.3% +20.2%
2019 61.1% +12.5%
2020 57.9% -5.2%
2021 49.3% -14.8%

Nepal compared with similar countries

  • Nepal's 49.3% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.0%, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Nepal's 49.3% is below the median for South Asia, which is 64.3%, 77% of the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 32.7% 32.7% 32.7% 1
2010s 53.5% 45.2% 61.1% 3
2020s 53.6% 49.3% 57.9% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in Nepal?
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in Nepal was 49.3% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 61.1% in 2019.
What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 32.7% in 2000.
How does Nepal rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male?
Nepal ranks 118th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Nepal 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, male (% of total male deaths). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male (% of total male deaths)
Unit
% of total male deaths
Source
Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
232 places, 1,392 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed

Number of male deaths ages due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all male deaths ages, expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.