Share of deaths from major causes in Egypt
Egypt: Share of deaths from major causes was 6.95 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
6.95
Change on year
down 14.4%
World rank
7th
of 112 countries
All-time high
30.05
in 1970
All-time low
1.94
in 1965
Years of data
37
1965–2019
Share of deaths from major causes in Egypt, 1965–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of deaths from major causes in Egypt is 6.95, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 14.4% on the previous year and down 36.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of deaths from major causes in Egypt peaked at 30.05 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 1.94, in 1965.
That places Egypt 7th out of 112 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of deaths from major causes in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1.94 | — |
| 1966 | 2.04 | +5.4% |
| 1967 | 2.35 | +14.8% |
| 1970 | 30.05 | +1180.2% |
| 1971 | 24.41 | -18.8% |
| 1972 | 27.19 | +11.4% |
| 1973 | 25.6 | -5.8% |
| 1974 | 27.95 | +9.2% |
| 1975 | 25.14 | -10.1% |
| 1976 | 26.36 | +4.9% |
| 1977 | 25.71 | -2.5% |
| 1978 | 24.14 | -6.1% |
| 1979 | 26.61 | +10.2% |
| 1980 | 24.55 | -7.7% |
| 1987 | 4.81 | -80.4% |
| 1991 | 4.53 | -5.9% |
| 1992 | 4.89 | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 8.07 | +65.1% |
| 2001 | 8.23 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 9.44 | +14.7% |
| 2003 | 9.76 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 9.78 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 10.03 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 9.91 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 9.84 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 10 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 10.96 | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 11.35 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 12 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 11.19 | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 11.03 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 10.99 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 10.04 | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 10.08 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 9.86 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 8.12 | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 6.95 | -14.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.11 | 1.94 | 2.35 | 3 |
| 1970s | 26.32 | 24.14 | 30.05 | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.68 | 4.81 | 24.55 | 2 |
| 1990s | 4.71 | 4.53 | 4.89 | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.6 | 8.07 | 10.96 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.16 | 6.95 | 12 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of deaths from major causes in Egypt?
- Share of deaths from major causes in Egypt was 6.95 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths from major causes recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 30.05 in 1970.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from major causes recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.94 in 1965.
- How does Egypt rank for share of deaths from major causes?
- Egypt ranks 7th out of 112 countries with data for 2019.
- Is share of deaths from major causes rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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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