Comoros · Africa
How many people die in Comoros every day?
In Comoros, about 15 people die every day, roughly one death every 2 hours. That is about 5,400 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 158th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 64.2 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
15
Deaths per year
5,400
Life expectancy
64.2 years
Population
836,774
Death rate
6.5 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Comoros
64.2
World avg
72.8
-8.6 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Comoros
6.5
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Comoros by time period
| Per hour | 0.6 |
| Per day | 15 |
| Per week | 104 |
| Per month | 450 |
| Per year | 5,400 |
What people die of in Comoros
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Comoros in 2023 was pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections, which accounted for 14.1% of all deaths, about 2.0 a day. It was followed by stroke and diabetes.
Deaths from road injuries have more than doubled since 2000, from about 109 to 236 a year. Deaths from diarrhoeal diseases have fallen by 54% since 2000, from about 503 to 229 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 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 715 | 2.0 | 14.1% | -2% |
| 2 | Stroke | 337 | under 1 | 6.6% | +21% |
| 3 | Diabetes | 299 | under 1 | 5.9% | +77% |
| 4 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 261 | under 1 | 5.1% | +66% |
| 5 | Preterm birth complications | 239 | under 1 | 4.7% | -1% |
| 6 | Road injuries | 236 | under 1 | 4.6% | +117% |
| 7 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 229 | under 1 | 4.5% | -54% |
| 8 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 175 | under 1 | 3.4% | +23% |
| 9 | Kidney diseases | 164 | under 1 | 3.2% | +71% |
| 10 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 150 | under 1 | 3% | +105% |
Deaths in Comoros since 2000
WHO estimates that about 5,079 people died in Comoros in 2023, 14% 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 | 4,465 deaths |
| 2010 | 4,335 deaths |
| 2019 | 4,968 deaths |
| 2023 | 5,079 deaths |
Life expectancy in Comoros since 1950
A baby born in Comoros in 1950 could expect to live about 37.4 years. By 2023 that had risen to 66.8, a gain of 29.4 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 37.4 years |
| 1980 | 50.7 years |
| 2000 | 58.9 years |
| 2010 | 62.7 years |
| 2019 | 65.7 years |
| 2023 | 66.8 years |
Comoros compared with similar countries in Africa
Among the 50 countries in Africa on this site, Comoros ranks 0th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comoros | 15 | 64.2 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Djibouti | 22 | 62.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Eswatini | 33 | 57.7 | HIV/AIDS |
| Mauritius | 30 | 74.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Equatorial Guinea | 38 | 60.6 | Malaria |
| Guinea-Bissau | 52 | 59.4 | Malaria |
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 Comoros every day?
In Comoros, about 15 people die every day, or roughly one death every 2 hours. That adds up to about 5,400 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Comoros?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Comoros. 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 pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections first in 2023, with 14.1% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Comoros?
Life expectancy at birth in Comoros is 64.2 years, 8.6 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 155th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Comoros high?
Comoros records about 6.5 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.