Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in South Asia
South Asia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male was 46.2% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in South Asia, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total male deaths.
Analysis
South Asia recorded 46.2% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in 2021.
The figure is down 26.6% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in South Asia peaked at 68.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 40.3%, in 2000.
South Asia ranks 33rd of 47 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in South Asia, year by year
| Year | % of total male deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 40.3% | — |
| 2010 | 53.9% | +33.9% |
| 2015 | 62.5% | +16.0% |
| 2019 | 68.2% | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 62.9% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 46.2% | -26.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.3% | 40.3% | 40.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 61.6% | 53.9% | 68.2% | 3 |
| 2020s | 54.5% | 46.2% | 62.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More health data for South Asia
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, male, annual growth rate 0.1112 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, female, per capita 0.0146 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per capita 0.043 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 4.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, female, annual growth rate 2.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in South Asia?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in South Asia was 46.2% 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 68.2% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.3% in 2000.
- How does South Asia rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male?
- South Asia ranks 33rd out of 47 groups with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Asia 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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About this data
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.