Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Belgium
Belgium: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases was 75.9% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Belgium, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total.
Analysis
In 2021, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Belgium stood at 75.9%.
That represents a change of up 8.5% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Belgium peaked at 86.4% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 69.9%, in 2020.
Belgium ranks 45th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % of total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 85.9% | — |
| 2010 | 86.4% | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 85.8% | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 84.9% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 69.9% | -17.7% |
| 2021 | 75.9% | +8.5% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 75.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.1%, 97% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 75.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76.9%, 99% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85.9% | 85.9% | 85.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 85.7% | 84.9% | 86.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 72.9% | 69.9% | 75.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0229 units per person (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Belgium?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Belgium was 75.9% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 86.4% in 2010.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.9% in 2020.
- How does Belgium rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- Belgium ranks 45th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium 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 (% of total). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.