Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases was 69.7% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in North Macedonia, 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 North Macedonia stood at 69.7%. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 15.8% on the previous year and down 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in North Macedonia peaked at 96.5% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 69.7%, in 2021.
North Macedonia ranks 68th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % of total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 92.3% | — |
| 2010 | 95.0% | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 95.8% | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 96.5% | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 82.8% | -14.2% |
| 2021 | 69.7% | -15.8% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 69.7% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 65.0%, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 69.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76.9%, 91% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92.3% | 92.3% | 92.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 95.7% | 95.0% | 96.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 76.3% | 69.7% | 82.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in North Macedonia?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in North Macedonia was 69.7% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 96.5% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.7% in 2021.
- How does North Macedonia rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- North Macedonia ranks 68th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.