Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a in Belgium
Belgium: Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a was 21.46 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a in Belgium, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in Belgium is 21.46, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in Belgium peaked at 25.19 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 20.06, in 2020.
That places Belgium 169th out of 184 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25.19 | — |
| 2001 | 24.8 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 24.37 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 23.51 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 23.37 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 23.47 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 23.41 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 23.48 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 23.42 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 23.22 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 23.01 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 23.28 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 22.83 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 22.74 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 23 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 22.32 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 22.23 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 21.59 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 21.38 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 20.75 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 20.06 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 21.46 | +7.0% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 21.46 is below the median for high income countries, which is 26.9, 80% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 21.46 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.05, 82% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.82 | 23.22 | 25.19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.31 | 20.75 | 23.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.76 | 20.06 | 21.46 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in Belgium?
- Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in Belgium was 21.46 in 2021, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 25.19 in 2000.
- What is the lowest premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.06 in 2020.
- How does Belgium rank for premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a?
- Belgium ranks 169th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a proportion of all NCD deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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