Share of deaths from major causes in Albania
Albania: Share of deaths from major causes was 1.59 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Share of deaths from major causes in Albania, 1987–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of deaths from major causes in Albania is 1.59, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.6% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of deaths from major causes in Albania peaked at 3.88 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 1.59, in 2010.
That places Albania 110th out of 113 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Share of deaths from major causes in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3.88 | — |
| 1988 | 3.72 | -4.3% |
| 1989 | 3.68 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 3.36 | -8.6% |
| 1993 | 3.55 | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 3.26 | -8.1% |
| 1995 | 3.36 | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 2.85 | -15.1% |
| 1997 | 2.35 | -17.3% |
| 1998 | 2.27 | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 2.22 | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 2.08 | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 2.17 | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 1.88 | -13.6% |
| 2003 | 1.73 | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 1.76 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 1.64 | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 1.82 | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 1.94 | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 1.72 | -11.6% |
| 2009 | 1.82 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 1.59 | -12.6% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 1.59 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.48, 46% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Albania's 1.59 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.08, 39% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.76 | 3.68 | 3.88 | 3 |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 2.22 | 3.55 | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.86 | 1.64 | 2.17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 107 South Africa 2.07 compare
- 108 Bahrain 1.97 compare
- 109 North Macedonia 1.73 compare
- 111 Mayotte 1.53
- 112 Maldives 1.52 compare
- 113 Oman 1.21
More health data for Albania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.287 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.024 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0258 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of deaths from major causes in Albania?
- Share of deaths from major causes in Albania was 1.59 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths from major causes recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.88 in 1987.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from major causes recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.59 in 2010.
- How does Albania rank for share of deaths from major causes?
- Albania ranks 110th out of 113 countries with data for 2010.
- Is share of deaths from major causes rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deaths from major causes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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