Brazil · Americas
How many people die in Brazil every day?
In Brazil, about 4,192 people die every day, roughly one death every 21 seconds. That is about 1,530,000 deaths a year, 2.5% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 8th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 75.3 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
4,192
Deaths per year
1,530,000
Life expectancy
75.3 years
Population
216,422,446
Death rate
7.1 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Brazil
75.3
World avg
72.8
+2.5 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Brazil
7.1
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Brazil by time period
| Per hour | 175 |
| Per day | 4,192 |
| Per week | 29,342 |
| Per month | 127,500 |
| Per year | 1,530,000 |
What people die of in Brazil
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Brazil in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 12.1% of all deaths, about 487 a day. It was followed by stroke and pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections.
Deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias have increased about 12-fold since 2000, from about 3,398 to 41,330 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) | 177,733 | 487 | 12.1% | +34% |
| 2 | Stroke | 130,700 | 358 | 8.9% | +20% |
| 3 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 96,974 | 266 | 6.6% | +107% |
| 4 | Diabetes | 63,728 | 175 | 4.3% | +77% |
| 5 | COPD | 61,123 | 167 | 4.2% | +29% |
| 6 | Homicide (interpersonal violence) | 44,400 | 122 | 3% | -13% |
| 7 | Kidney diseases | 43,017 | 118 | 2.9% | +125% |
| 8 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 41,330 | 113 | 2.8% | +1116% |
| 9 | Road injuries | 32,551 | 89 | 2.2% | +8% |
| 10 | Lung cancer | 32,005 | 88 | 2.2% | +81% |
Deaths in Brazil since 2000
WHO estimates that about 1,468,247 people died in Brazil in 2023, 48% 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 | 990,657 deaths |
| 2010 | 1,148,635 deaths |
| 2019 | 1,358,068 deaths |
| 2023 | 1,468,247 deaths |
Life expectancy in Brazil since 1950
A baby born in Brazil in 1950 could expect to live about 48.5 years. By 2023 that had risen to 75.8, a gain of 27.3 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 48.5 years |
| 1980 | 61.8 years |
| 2000 | 69.6 years |
| 2010 | 73.8 years |
| 2019 | 75.8 years |
| 2023 | 75.8 years |
Brazil compared with similar countries in Americas
Among the 24 countries in Americas on this site, Brazil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,192 | 75.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| United States | 8,466 | 77.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Mexico | 2,301 | 75 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Colombia | 767 | 77.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Argentina | 926 | 75.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Canada | 849 | 82.7 | Cancer |
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 Brazil every day?
In Brazil, about 4,192 people die every day, or roughly one death every 21 seconds. That adds up to about 1,530,000 deaths a year, 2.5% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Brazil?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Brazil. 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 12.1% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Brazil?
Life expectancy at birth in Brazil is 75.3 years, 2.5 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 72nd of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Brazil high?
Brazil records about 7.1 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.