Bahrain · Asia
How many people die in Bahrain every day?
In Bahrain, about 11 people die every day, roughly one death every 2 hours. That is about 4,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 162nd highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 77.7 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
11
Deaths per year
4,000
Life expectancy
77.7 years
Population
1,485,509
Death rate
2.7 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Bahrain
77.7
World avg
72.8
+4.9 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Bahrain
2.7
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Bahrain by time period
| Per hour | 0.5 |
| Per day | 11 |
| Per week | 77 |
| Per month | 333 |
| Per year | 4,000 |
What people die of in Bahrain
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Bahrain in 2023 was diabetes, which accounted for 13.7% of all deaths, about 1.3 a day. It was followed by heart disease (ischaemic) and kidney diseases.
Deaths from kidney diseases have more than doubled since 2000, from about 68 to 176 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 | Diabetes | 460 | 1.3 | 13.7% | +150% |
| 2 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 421 | 1.2 | 12.5% | -5% |
| 3 | Kidney diseases | 176 | under 1 | 5.2% | +159% |
| 4 | Stroke | 172 | under 1 | 5.1% | -11% |
| 5 | Road injuries | 125 | under 1 | 3.7% | +42% |
| 6 | COPD | 116 | under 1 | 3.5% | +61% |
| 7 | Breast cancer | 107 | under 1 | 3.2% | n/a |
| 8 | Lung cancer | 89 | under 1 | 2.7% | +27% |
| 9 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 83 | under 1 | 2.5% | n/a |
| 10 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 81 | under 1 | 2.4% | +31% |
Deaths in Bahrain since 2000
WHO estimates that about 3,357 people died in Bahrain in 2023, 42% 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 | 2,358 deaths |
| 2010 | 2,821 deaths |
| 2019 | 3,173 deaths |
| 2023 | 3,357 deaths |
Life expectancy in Bahrain since 1950
A baby born in Bahrain in 1950 could expect to live about 38.6 years. By 2023 that had risen to 81.3, a gain of 42.7 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 38.6 years |
| 1980 | 70.7 years |
| 2000 | 74.7 years |
| 2010 | 78.6 years |
| 2019 | 80.5 years |
| 2023 | 81.3 years |
Bahrain compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Bahrain ranks 11th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | 11 | 77.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Timor-Leste | 21 | 67.7 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Qatar | 8 | 80.2 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Armenia | 77 | 75.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Mongolia | 52 | 70.8 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Georgia | 132 | 74.2 | 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 Bahrain every day?
In Bahrain, about 11 people die every day, or roughly one death every 2 hours. That adds up to about 4,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Bahrain?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Bahrain. 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 diabetes first in 2023, with 13.7% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Bahrain?
Life expectancy at birth in Bahrain is 77.7 years, 4.9 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 48th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Bahrain high?
Bahrain records about 2.7 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.