Communicable diseases, maternal, neonatal and nutritional causes accounted for 30% of deaths in Nepal in 2017, declining to 24% in 2019. Non-communicable diseases accounted for 21% of deaths in 2017, rising to 30% in 2019, with cardiovascular diseases making up the largest proportion at 13%. Injuries accounted for 9% of deaths in 2017, increasing slightly to 10% in 2019.