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How Many People Die Per Day? The Global Numbers Explained
Around 170,000 people die every single day. Here is what that number looks like broken down by hour, minute, and second — and what it means in context.
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Deep dives into global mortality data — death rates, life expectancy, causes, and the stories behind the statistics.
Around 170,000 people die every single day. Here is what that number looks like broken down by hour, minute, and second — and what it means in context.
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Global life expectancy averages 73 years, but ranges from 53 to 85 depending on where you are born. Here are the countries at the top, the bottom, and the factors that explain the gap.