Deaths Per Second: Live Global Mortality Counter
Live Global Counter
Where It Is Happening Right Now
Every red pulse is one estimated death, placed by how many people die in each country every year.
A live model built on WHO data: about 62 million deaths a year, or 1.97 every second, shared across countries by their yearly totals. Drag the globe to spin it.
Live World Statistics
Real-time counters tracking deaths, births, and global health, updated every quarter second.
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The Numbers
Every day roughly 170,000 people die while 385,000 are born. The world grows by about 215,000 people daily.
Daily births vs deaths worldwide
Leading Causes
Cardiovascular disease kills more people than any other cause: roughly 18.6 million per year, or 30% of all deaths.
Cardiovascular disease
18,600,000
deaths per year
Cancer (all types)
10,000,000
deaths per year
Chronic respiratory disease
3,900,000
deaths per year
Lower respiratory infections
2,600,000
deaths per year
Neonatal conditions
2,000,000
deaths per year
Diabetes mellitus
2,000,000
deaths per year
Alzheimer's & dementia
1,500,000
deaths per year
Diarrhoeal diseases
1,500,000
deaths per year
Road injuries
1,190,000
deaths per year
Tuberculosis
1,250,000
deaths per year
By Region
Death rates and life expectancy vary dramatically across the world.
| Region | Deaths / Year | Top Country | Life Exp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 32,793,300 | China(10,700,000) | 73.6 yrs |
| Africa | 10,414,700 | Nigeria(2,100,000) | 62.9 yrs |
| Europe | 8,761,455 | Russia(2,050,000) | 79.3 yrs |
| Americas | 7,687,680 | United States(3,090,000) | 74.7 yrs |
| Oceania | 295,410 | Australia(170,000) | 69.2 yrs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people die per second?
Approximately 1.97 people die every second worldwide. That is about 118 per minute, 7,100 per hour, and roughly 170,000 per day. These figures are based on the WHO estimate of ~62 million deaths per year.
How many people die per day worldwide?
Roughly 170,000 people die every day worldwide. At the same time, approximately 385,000 people are born each day, meaning the global population grows by about 215,000 people daily. See our deaths today page for a live breakdown.
What is the leading cause of death in the world?
Cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) is the world's leading cause of death, killing approximately 18.6 million people per year, about 30% of all deaths globally. See the full breakdown on our causes of death page.
Where does the data come from?
All data is sourced from the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations population estimates, and World Bank development indicators. We use the most recent published figures available. Learn more on our about page.