Death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group was 12.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group in Saint Lucia, 1968–2020
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group in Saint Lucia is 12.6 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and down 28.4% over five years.
Over the whole period, death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group in Saint Lucia peaked at 45.97 deaths per 100,000 people in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1973.
Saint Lucia ranks 8th of 110 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group in Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 14.03 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1972 | 42.25 deaths per 100,000 people | +201.2% |
| 1973 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 27.03 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1976 | 40.54 deaths per 100,000 people | +50.0% |
| 1977 | 24.69 deaths per 100,000 people | -39.1% |
| 1979 | 12.5 deaths per 100,000 people | -49.4% |
| 1980 | 37.04 deaths per 100,000 people | +196.3% |
| 1981 | 45.97 deaths per 100,000 people | +24.1% |
| 1983 | 23.08 deaths per 100,000 people | -49.8% |
| 1986 | 7.14 deaths per 100,000 people | -69.0% |
| 1987 | 7.04 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 15.49 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1990 | 15.61 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 30.74 deaths per 100,000 people | +96.9% |
| 1992 | 37.97 deaths per 100,000 people | +23.5% |
| 1993 | 15.1 deaths per 100,000 people | -60.2% |
| 1994 | 15.13 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 22.92 deaths per 100,000 people | +51.5% |
| 1996 | 15.23 deaths per 100,000 people | -33.6% |
| 1997 | 30.38 deaths per 100,000 people | +99.6% |
| 1998 | 22.7 deaths per 100,000 people | -25.3% |
| 1999 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 22.08 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 7.17 deaths per 100,000 people | -67.6% |
| 2002 | 20.79 deaths per 100,000 people | +190.1% |
| 2003 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2005 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2006 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2008 | 45.55 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2009 | 13.46 deaths per 100,000 people | -70.4% |
| 2010 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 6.72 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2012 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 6.18 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2014 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 17.61 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2016 | 17.52 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 11.76 deaths per 100,000 people | -32.9% |
| 2018 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 12.26 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2020 | 12.6 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.03 deaths per 100,000 people | 14.03 deaths per 100,000 people | 14.03 deaths per 100,000 people | 1 |
| 1970s | 24.5 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 42.25 deaths per 100,000 people | 6 |
| 1980s | 19.39 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 45.97 deaths per 100,000 people | 7 |
| 1990s | 20.58 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 37.97 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.12 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 45.55 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.2 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 17.61 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.6 deaths per 100,000 people | 12.6 deaths per 100,000 people | 12.6 deaths per 100,000 people | 1 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
- 5 Uzbekistan 16 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 6 Bahrain 15.1 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 7 Philippines 14.78 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 9 Suriname 12.52 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 10 Republic of Moldova 11.19 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 11 Azerbaijan 10.96 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group in Saint Lucia?
- Death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group in Saint Lucia was 12.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2020, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 45.97 deaths per 100,000 people in 1981.
- What is the lowest death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1973.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group?
- Saint Lucia ranks 8th out of 110 countries with data for 2020.
- Where does this Saint Lucia data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from cardiovascular diseases by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reported deaths from cardiovascular diseases per 100,000 people in both sexes aged 20-24 years.