Albania · Europe
How many people die in Albania every day?
In Albania, about 60 people die every day, roughly one death every 24 minutes. That is about 22,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 133rd highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 76.5 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
60
Deaths per year
22,000
Life expectancy
76.5 years
Population
2,877,797
Death rate
7.6 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Albania
76.5
World avg
72.8
+3.7 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Albania
7.6
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Albania by time period
| Per hour | 2.5 |
| Per day | 60 |
| Per week | 422 |
| Per month | 1,833 |
| Per year | 22,000 |
What people die of in Albania
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Albania in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 24.6% of all deaths, about 16 a day. It was followed by stroke and lung cancer.
Deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias have more than doubled since 2000, from about 420 to 1,201 a year. Deaths from pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections have fallen by 35% since 2000, from about 869 to 562 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 5,881 | 16 | 24.6% | +78% |
| 2 | Stroke | 4,685 | 13 | 19.6% | +21% |
| 3 | Lung cancer | 1,224 | 3.4 | 5.1% | +53% |
| 4 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 1,201 | 3.3 | 5% | +186% |
| 5 | COPD | 835 | 2.3 | 3.5% | +44% |
| 6 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 562 | 1.5 | 2.4% | -35% |
| 7 | Hypertensive heart disease | 502 | 1.4 | 2.1% | +88% |
| 8 | Kidney diseases | 473 | 1.3 | 2% | +61% |
| 9 | COVID-19 | 421 | 1.2 | 1.8% | n/a |
| 10 | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis | 399 | 1.1 | 1.7% | +53% |
Deaths in Albania since 2000
WHO estimates that about 23,871 people died in Albania in 2023, 39% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 17,149 deaths |
| 2010 | 18,426 deaths |
| 2019 | 24,383 deaths |
| 2023 | 23,871 deaths |
Life expectancy in Albania since 1950
A baby born in Albania in 1950 could expect to live about 44.5 years. By 2023 that had risen to 79.6, a gain of 35.1 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 44.5 years |
| 1980 | 69.9 years |
| 2000 | 74.8 years |
| 2010 | 78.4 years |
| 2019 | 79.5 years |
| 2023 | 79.6 years |
Albania compared with similar countries in Europe
Among the 36 countries in Europe on this site, Albania ranks 25th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 60 | 76.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Lithuania | 115 | 75.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 104 | 77.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Moldova | 115 | 72 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Croatia | 142 | 78 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Slovenia | 60 | 81.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Albania every day?
In Albania, about 60 people die every day, or roughly one death every 24 minutes. That adds up to about 22,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Albania?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Albania. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put heart disease (ischaemic) first in 2023, with 24.6% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Albania?
Life expectancy at birth in Albania is 76.5 years, 3.7 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 60th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Albania high?
Albania records about 7.6 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.