Czech Republic · Europe
How many people die in the Czech Republic every day?
In the Czech Republic, about 329 people die every day, roughly one death every 4 minutes. That is about 120,000 deaths a year, 0.2% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 68th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 79 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
329
Deaths per year
120,000
Life expectancy
79 years
Population
10,827,529
Death rate
11.1 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Czech Republic
79
World avg
72.8
+6.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Czech Republic
11.1
World avg
7.7
Deaths in the Czech Republic by time period
| Per hour | 14 |
| Per day | 329 |
| Per week | 2,301 |
| Per month | 10,000 |
| Per year | 120,000 |
What people die of in the Czech Republic
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in the Czech Republic in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 25% of all deaths, about 78 a day. It was followed by stroke and lung cancer.
Deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias have increased about 8-fold since 2000, from about 523 to 4,186 a year. Deaths from stroke have fallen by 58% since 2000, from about 17,049 to 7,231 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) | 28,290 | 78 | 25% | -16% |
| 2 | Stroke | 7,231 | 20 | 6.4% | -58% |
| 3 | Lung cancer | 5,182 | 14 | 4.6% | -10% |
| 4 | Diabetes | 4,813 | 13 | 4.3% | +279% |
| 5 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 4,337 | 12 | 3.8% | +63% |
| 6 | COPD | 4,265 | 12 | 3.8% | +56% |
| 7 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 4,186 | 11 | 3.7% | +700% |
| 8 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 3,797 | 10 | 3.4% | -17% |
| 9 | Hypertensive heart disease | 2,704 | 7.4 | 2.4% | +126% |
| 10 | Pancreatic cancer | 2,560 | 7.0 | 2.3% | +64% |
Deaths in the Czech Republic since 2000
WHO estimates that about 113,123 people died in the Czech Republic in 2023, 5% 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 | 107,333 deaths |
| 2010 | 106,766 deaths |
| 2019 | 112,009 deaths |
| 2023 | 113,123 deaths |
Life expectancy in the Czech Republic since 1950
A baby born in the Czech Republic in 1950 could expect to live about 64.4 years. By 2023 that had risen to 79.8, a gain of 15.4 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 64.4 years |
| 1980 | 70.3 years |
| 2000 | 75 years |
| 2010 | 77.6 years |
| 2019 | 79.2 years |
| 2023 | 79.8 years |
The Czech Republic compared with similar countries in Europe
Among the 36 countries in Europe on this site, the Czech Republic ranks 19th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 329 | 79 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Sweden | 260 | 83 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Greece | 342 | 80.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Portugal | 329 | 81 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Belgium | 310 | 81.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Hungary | 384 | 76 | 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 the Czech Republic every day?
In the Czech Republic, about 329 people die every day, or roughly one death every 4 minutes. That adds up to about 120,000 deaths a year, 0.2% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in the Czech Republic?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the Czech Republic. 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 25% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in the Czech Republic?
Life expectancy at birth in the Czech Republic is 79 years, 6.2 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 36th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in the Czech Republic high?
The Czech Republic records about 11.1 deaths per 1,000 people each year, above 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.