Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a in Japan
Japan: Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a was 13.85 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a in Japan, 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 Japan is 13.85, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.9% on the previous year and down 36.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in Japan peaked at 30.7 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 13.85, in 2021.
That places Japan 184th 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30.7 | — |
| 2001 | 29.79 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 28.85 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 27.9 | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 27.31 | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 26.08 | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 25.42 | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 24.82 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 23.99 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 23.6 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 22.56 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 21.84 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 20.94 | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 20.3 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 19.73 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 19.22 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 18.78 | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 17.45 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 16.51 | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 15.77 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 15.05 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 13.85 | -7.9% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 13.85 is below the median for high income countries, which is 26.9, 52% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Japan's 13.85 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 52.4, 26% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.85 | 23.6 | 30.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.31 | 15.77 | 22.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.45 | 13.85 | 15.05 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in Japan?
- Premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a in Japan was 13.85 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 30.7 in 2000.
- What is the lowest premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.85 in 2021.
- How does Japan rank for premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a?
- Japan ranks 184th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (ncd) as a rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan 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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