Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Philippines
Philippines: Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death was 4.4% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Philippines, 1963–2019
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 4.4% for share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in 2019.
The figure is up 19.9% on the previous year and up 59.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Philippines peaked at 12.3% in 1967 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 2010.
Philippines ranks 53rd of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Philippines, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 11.7% | — |
| 1964 | 11.4% | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 12.1% | +6.5% |
| 1966 | 11.0% | -9.0% |
| 1967 | 12.3% | +11.2% |
| 1968 | 11.5% | -6.2% |
| 1969 | 11.0% | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 6.6% | -39.7% |
| 1993 | 5.7% | -14.7% |
| 1994 | 5.5% | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 5.7% | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 5.2% | -9.8% |
| 1997 | 4.9% | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 5.4% | +10.5% |
| 1999 | 7.3% | +34.8% |
| 2000 | 4.5% | -38.2% |
| 2001 | 4.1% | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 4.7% | +15.4% |
| 2003 | 5.3% | +12.0% |
| 2006 | 5.2% | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 3.8% | -25.8% |
| 2008 | 3.4% | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | -18.9% |
| 2010 | 2.4% | -11.9% |
| 2011 | 2.5% | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 3.8% | +54.6% |
| 2016 | 3.3% | -12.7% |
| 2017 | 3.5% | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 3.7% | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 4.4% | +19.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 7 |
| 1990s | 5.8% | 4.9% | 7.3% | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.4% | 2.4% | 4.4% | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Philippines?
- Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death in Philippines was 4.4% in 2019, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 12.3% in 1967.
- What is the lowest share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 2010.
- How does Philippines rank for share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death?
- Philippines ranks 53rd out of 113 countries with data for 2019.
- Is share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deaths registered with an ill-defined cause of death. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of total reported deaths in both sexes in those aged all ages that are from ill-defined diseases.