Global Disease Burden
Mortality and disease-burden estimates for 15 major causes of death across more than 180 countries, compiled from the World Health Organization Global Health Observatory and the Global Burden of Disease study. According to the World Health Organization, these figures combine vital registration, household surveys, and statistical modelling to produce comparable rates; as of May 2026 they reflect the most recent published release. See our methodology for how each rate is sourced and age-standardised.
🫀 Non-communicable Diseases
Alcohol-Attributable Deaths
41.2 per 100K avg
180 countries · 2019
Breast Cancer
8.6 per 100K avg
189 countries · 2004
Colon and Rectum Cancers
9.7 per 100K avg
189 countries · 2004
Diabetes Mellitus
36.1 per 100K avg
189 countries · 2004
Ischaemic Heart Disease
139.6 per 100K avg
189 countries · 2004
Liver Cirrhosis
12.3 per 100K avg
188 countries · 2004
Non-communicable Diseases (All)
530.4 per 100K avg
185 countries · 2021
Premature NCD Mortality (30-70 yrs)
18.9% avg
185 countries · 2021
Data from WHO Global Health Observatory. Rates are age-standardized per 100,000 population. NCD premature mortality = probability (%) of dying between ages 30 and 70.