Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases was 57.2% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Tajikistan, 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 Tajikistan stood at 57.2%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.1% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Tajikistan peaked at 67.3% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 52.9%, in 2000.
Tajikistan ranks 114th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | % of total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52.9% | — |
| 2010 | 65.6% | +23.9% |
| 2015 | 65.3% | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 67.3% | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 53.9% | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 57.2% | +6.1% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 57.2% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49.1%, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 57.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76.9%, 74% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.9% | 52.9% | 52.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 66.1% | 65.3% | 67.3% | 3 |
| 2020s | 55.5% | 53.9% | 57.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More health data for Tajikistan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9561 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,061 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2021)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.6758 % 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 0.0596 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6416 % 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 Tajikistan?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Tajikistan was 57.2% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 67.3% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.9% in 2000.
- How does Tajikistan rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- Tajikistan ranks 114th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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.