Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male was 78.8% in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
78.8%
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
26th
of 185 countries
All-time high
89.4%
in 2010
All-time low
78.4%
in 2020
Years of data
6
2000–2021

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

0204060802000201020212000: 86 % of total male deaths2010: 89.4 % of total male deaths2015: 88.5 % of total male deaths2019: 88.9 % of total male deaths2020: 78.4 % of total male deaths2021: 78.8 % 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 United Kingdom is 78.8%, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 11.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in United Kingdom peaked at 89.4% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 78.4%, in 2020.

United Kingdom ranks 26th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Annual values for Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male (% of total male deaths) in United Kingdom, 2000 to 2021.
Year % of total male deaths Change
2000 86.0%
2010 89.4% +3.9%
2015 88.5% -1.0%
2019 88.9% +0.4%
2020 78.4% -11.7%
2021 78.8% +0.5%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's 78.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 76.8%, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's 78.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 75.7%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 86.0% 86.0% 86.0% 1
2010s 88.9% 88.5% 89.4% 3
2020s 78.6% 78.4% 78.8% 2

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 23 Mauritius 79.6% compare
  2. 24 Brunei 79.2% compare
  3. 25 Portugal 79.0% compare
  4. 27 Latvia 78.6% compare
  5. 28 France 78.5% compare
  6. 29 Puerto Rico 78.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in United Kingdom?
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male in United Kingdom was 78.8% 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 United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 89.4% in 2010.
What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 78.4% in 2020.
How does United Kingdom rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male?
United Kingdom ranks 26th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, male rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Kingdom 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.