Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in France
France: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases was 78.9% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in France, 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 France stood at 78.9%.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in France peaked at 87.1% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 76.4%, in 2020.
France ranks 33rd of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in France, year by year
| Year | % of total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 85.4% | — |
| 2010 | 87.1% | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 86.4% | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 85.8% | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 76.4% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 78.9% | +3.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 78.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 78.1%, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- France's 78.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76.9%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85.4% | 85.4% | 85.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 86.4% | 85.8% | 87.1% | 3 |
| 2020s | 77.7% | 76.4% | 78.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
- 30 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 79.7% compare
- 31 Barbados 79.2% compare
- 32 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 79.1% compare
- 34 Hungary 78.8% compare
- 35 Micronesia, Federated States of 78.3% compare
- 36 Viet Nam 78.2% compare
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 France?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in France was 78.9% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 87.1% in 2010.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.4% in 2020.
- How does France rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- France ranks 33rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France 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.