Worldwide, the proportion of neonatal deaths has decreased from 6.4 percent of all deaths in 1990 to 2.7 percent in 2021. This statistic shows the distribution of causes of death worldwide in 1990 compared to 2021.
| Characteristic | 2021 | 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular diseases | 28.6% | 26.7% |
| Cancers | 14.6% | 12.5% |
| COVID-19 | 11.6% | - |
| Chronic respiratory diseases | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Digestive diseases | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| Alzheimer's disease and other dementias | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| Neonatal deaths | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Diabetes mellitus | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Liver disease | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Enteric infections | 2% | 7% |
| Road injuries | 1.8% | 2.4% |
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