Azerbaijan · Asia
How many people die in Azerbaijan every day?
In Azerbaijan, about 159 people die every day, roughly one death every 9 minutes. That is about 58,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 98th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 73 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
159
Deaths per year
58,000
Life expectancy
73 years
Population
10,412,651
Death rate
5.6 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Azerbaijan
73
World avg
72.8
+0.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Azerbaijan
5.6
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Azerbaijan by time period
| Per hour | 6.6 |
| Per day | 159 |
| Per week | 1,112 |
| Per month | 4,833 |
| Per year | 58,000 |
What people die of in Azerbaijan
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Azerbaijan in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 38.3% of all deaths, about 64 a day. It was followed by stroke and cirrhosis of the liver.
Deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias have more than doubled since 2000, from about 640 to 1,536 a year. Deaths from road injuries have fallen by 31% since 2000, from about 2,230 to 1,529 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) | 23,212 | 64 | 38.3% | +27% |
| 2 | Stroke | 5,556 | 15 | 9.2% | -11% |
| 3 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 2,458 | 6.7 | 4.1% | +12% |
| 4 | Diabetes | 1,677 | 4.6 | 2.8% | +51% |
| 5 | Lung cancer | 1,548 | 4.2 | 2.6% | +26% |
| 6 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 1,536 | 4.2 | 2.5% | +140% |
| 7 | Road injuries | 1,529 | 4.2 | 2.5% | -31% |
| 8 | Hypertensive heart disease | 1,528 | 4.2 | 2.5% | +19% |
| 9 | Stomach cancer | 1,355 | 3.7 | 2.2% | +8% |
| 10 | COPD | 1,168 | 3.2 | 1.9% | +48% |
Deaths in Azerbaijan since 2000
WHO estimates that about 60,617 people died in Azerbaijan in 2023, 3% 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 | 59,028 deaths |
| 2010 | 58,783 deaths |
| 2019 | 57,756 deaths |
| 2023 | 60,617 deaths |
Life expectancy in Azerbaijan since 1950
A baby born in Azerbaijan in 1950 could expect to live about 46.3 years. By 2023 that had risen to 74.4, a gain of 28.1 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 46.3 years |
| 1980 | 61.4 years |
| 2000 | 65.4 years |
| 2010 | 70.3 years |
| 2019 | 73.3 years |
| 2023 | 74.4 years |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Azerbaijan ranks 22nd for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 159 | 73 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Tajikistan | 115 | 71.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Jordan | 96 | 74.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| United Arab Emirates | 41 | 78.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Israel | 134 | 82.6 | Cancer |
| Laos | 132 | 68.1 | 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 Azerbaijan every day?
In Azerbaijan, about 159 people die every day, or roughly one death every 9 minutes. That adds up to about 58,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Azerbaijan?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Azerbaijan. 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 38.3% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Azerbaijan?
Life expectancy at birth in Azerbaijan is 73 years, 0.2 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 102nd of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Azerbaijan high?
Azerbaijan records about 5.6 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.