Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases was 68.7% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of is 68.7%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of peaked at 73.5% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 63.5%, in 2000.
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 73rd of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, year by year
| Year | % of total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 63.5% | — |
| 2010 | 67.4% | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 69.7% | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 72.4% | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 73.5% | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 68.7% | -6.6% |
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of compared with similar countries
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of's 68.7% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49.1%, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of's 68.7% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 59.5%, 1.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 63.5% | 63.5% | 63.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 69.8% | 67.4% | 72.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 71.1% | 68.7% | 73.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- 70 Seychelles 69.0% compare
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- 75 Philippines 68.5% compare
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More health data for Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.44 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,244 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 888 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4153 % 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 0.0356 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.4549 % 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 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of was 68.7% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 73.5% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 63.5% in 2000.
- How does Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 73rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases rising or falling in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 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.