Share of deaths from underlying causes in Egypt

Egypt: Share of deaths from underlying causes was 5.82 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
5.82
Change on year
down 8.7%
World rank
111th
of 112 countries
All-time high
6.83
in 2013
All-time low
1.47
in 1965
Years of data
37
1965–2019

Share of deaths from underlying causes in Egypt, 1965–2019

2461965199220191965: 1.51966: 1.51967: 1.61970: 1.61971: 1.81972: 1.61973: 1.61974: 1.61975: 1.61976: 1.61977: 1.61978: 1.81979: 1.81980: 21987: 2.41991: 3.11992: 3.42000: 4.92001: 5.32002: 5.62003: 5.82004: 5.82005: 5.92006: 62007: 5.82008: 62009: 6.22010: 6.32011: 6.42012: 6.32013: 6.82014: 6.62015: 6.12016: 6.42017: 6.32018: 6.42019: 5.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Egypt recorded 5.82 for share of deaths from underlying causes in 2019.

That represents a change of down 8.7% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of deaths from underlying causes in Egypt peaked at 6.83 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.47, in 1965.

That places Egypt 111th out of 112 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Share of deaths from underlying causes in Egypt, year by year

Annual values for Share of deaths from underlying causes in Egypt, 1965 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1965 1.47
1966 1.48 +1.1%
1967 1.62 +9.6%
1970 1.64 +0.8%
1971 1.76 +7.3%
1972 1.58 -10.1%
1973 1.59 +0.7%
1974 1.63 +2.3%
1975 1.65 +1.4%
1976 1.6 -2.8%
1977 1.63 +1.4%
1978 1.8 +10.6%
1979 1.77 -1.5%
1980 1.96 +10.3%
1987 2.37 +21.4%
1991 3.11 +31.0%
1992 3.39 +9.1%
2000 4.93 +45.2%
2001 5.3 +7.6%
2002 5.58 +5.1%
2003 5.75 +3.1%
2004 5.78 +0.5%
2005 5.92 +2.5%
2006 5.97 +0.8%
2007 5.77 -3.3%
2008 5.98 +3.7%
2009 6.2 +3.6%
2010 6.29 +1.5%
2011 6.44 +2.4%
2012 6.25 -2.9%
2013 6.83 +9.3%
2014 6.64 -2.8%
2015 6.05 -8.9%
2016 6.37 +5.3%
2017 6.33 -0.8%
2018 6.37 +0.7%
2019 5.82 -8.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.52 1.47 1.62 3
1970s 1.66 1.58 1.8 10
1980s 2.16 1.96 2.37 2
1990s 3.25 3.11 3.39 2
2000s 5.72 4.93 6.2 10
2010s 6.34 5.82 6.83 10

Countries ranked near Egypt

  1. 108 South Africa 8.25 compare
  2. 109 Maldives 6.55 compare
  3. 110 Syrian Arab Republic 6.22 compare
  4. 112 Oman 3.76 compare

See the full ranking of 113 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of deaths from underlying causes in Egypt?
Share of deaths from underlying causes in Egypt was 5.82 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of deaths from underlying causes recorded in Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 6.83 in 2013.
What is the lowest share of deaths from underlying causes recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was 1.47 in 1965.
How does Egypt rank for share of deaths from underlying causes?
Egypt ranks 111th out of 112 countries with data for 2019.
Is share of deaths from underlying causes rising or falling in Egypt?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. 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 underlying causes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of deaths from underlying causes
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 4,985 data points, 1950–2023
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