Leading causes of death in South Africa by type

Distribution of the main leading causes of death in South Africa in 2021, by type

Share of leading causes of death in South Africa 2021, by type

Last update:

Apr 7, 2025

Author:

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Region:

Africa

Survey time period:

From 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021

In 2021, the leading cause of death in South Africa was COVID-19, with a distribution of 15.1 percent. Diabetes mellitus and hypertensive diseases followed, with a share of six percent and around five percent, respectively.

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Distribution of the main leading causes of death in South Africa in 2021, by type

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