Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a in China
China: Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a was 32.11 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a in China, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
China recorded 32.11 for premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in China peaked at 40.59 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 32.11, in 2021.
That places China 136th out of 184 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 40.59 | — |
| 2001 | 39.49 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 38.97 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 38.04 | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 37.05 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 36.21 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 36.4 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 36.1 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 35.52 | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 34.74 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 34.2 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 34.09 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 34.52 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 34.42 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 34.15 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 34.28 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 33.99 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 33.76 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 33.55 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 33.06 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 32.74 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 32.11 | -1.9% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 32.11 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 45.08, 71% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- China's 32.11 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 52.4, 61% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.31 | 34.74 | 40.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34 | 33.06 | 34.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.43 | 32.11 | 32.74 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in China?
- Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in China was 32.11 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 40.59 in 2000.
- What is the lowest premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.11 in 2021.
- How does China rank for premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a?
- China ranks 136th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this China 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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