Bangladesh · Asia
How many people die in Bangladesh every day?
In Bangladesh, about 2,384 people die every day, roughly one death every 36 seconds. That is about 870,000 deaths a year, 1.4% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 11th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 72.4 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
2,384
Deaths per year
870,000
Life expectancy
72.4 years
Population
171,186,372
Death rate
5.1 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Bangladesh
72.4
World avg
72.8
-0.4 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Bangladesh
5.1
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Bangladesh by time period
| Per hour | 99 |
| Per day | 2,384 |
| Per week | 16,685 |
| Per month | 72,500 |
| Per year | 870,000 |
What people die of in Bangladesh
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Bangladesh in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 14.8% of all deaths, about 422 a day. It was followed by COPD and stroke.
Deaths from hypertensive heart disease have increased about 4-fold since 2000, from about 9,336 to 39,187 a year. Deaths from pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections have fallen by 64% since 2000, from about 84,405 to 30,632 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) | 153,956 | 422 | 14.8% | +276% |
| 2 | COPD | 131,906 | 361 | 12.7% | +151% |
| 3 | Stroke | 115,548 | 317 | 11.1% | +84% |
| 4 | Tuberculosis | 44,463 | 122 | 4.3% | -54% |
| 5 | Hypertensive heart disease | 39,187 | 107 | 3.8% | +320% |
| 6 | Road injuries | 35,058 | 96 | 3.4% | +126% |
| 7 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 30,632 | 84 | 2.9% | -64% |
| 8 | Diabetes | 27,670 | 76 | 2.7% | +88% |
| 9 | Rheumatic heart disease | 26,634 | 73 | 2.6% | +84% |
| 10 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 26,014 | 71 | 2.5% | -55% |
Deaths in Bangladesh since 2000
WHO estimates that about 1,039,456 people died in Bangladesh in 2023, 15% 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 | 900,592 deaths |
| 2010 | 800,637 deaths |
| 2019 | 841,107 deaths |
| 2023 | 1,039,456 deaths |
Life expectancy in Bangladesh since 1950
A baby born in Bangladesh in 1950 could expect to live about 37.4 years. By 2023 that had risen to 74.7, a gain of 37.3 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 37.4 years |
| 1980 | 52.3 years |
| 2000 | 62 years |
| 2010 | 68 years |
| 2019 | 72.6 years |
| 2023 | 74.7 years |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Bangladesh ranks 24th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 2,384 | 72.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Japan | 4,274 | 84.8 | Cancer |
| Pakistan | 4,110 | 66.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Philippines | 1,753 | 69.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Indonesia | 4,932 | 67.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Vietnam | 1,589 | 75.4 | 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 Bangladesh every day?
In Bangladesh, about 2,384 people die every day, or roughly one death every 36 seconds. That adds up to about 870,000 deaths a year, 1.4% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Bangladesh?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Bangladesh. 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 14.8% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Bangladesh?
Life expectancy at birth in Bangladesh is 72.4 years, 0.4 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 107th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Bangladesh high?
Bangladesh records about 5.1 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.