Death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe was 160.54 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe in Afghanistan, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe in Afghanistan is 160.54, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 8.4% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe in Afghanistan peaked at 220.08 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 160.54, in 2021.
Afghanistan ranks 122nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 218.71 | — |
| 2001 | 220.08 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 215.84 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 213.8 | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 211.13 | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 206.75 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 201.54 | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 197.19 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 190.67 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 182.75 | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 178.83 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 178.69 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 175.35 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 174.11 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 171.01 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 168.15 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 168.14 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 169.44 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 168.65 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 169.67 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 175.25 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 160.54 | -8.4% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 160.54 is above the median for low income countries, which is 113.95, 1.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 160.54 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 156.18, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 205.85 | 182.75 | 220.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 172.2 | 168.14 | 178.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 167.89 | 160.54 | 175.25 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe in Afghanistan?
- Death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe in Afghanistan was 160.54 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 220.08 in 2001.
- What is the lowest death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 160.54 in 2021.
- How does Afghanistan rank for death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe?
- Afghanistan ranks 122nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from cardiovascular disease ghe. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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