Dominica · Americas
How many people die in Dominica every day?
In Dominica, about 2 people die every day, roughly one death every 13 hours. That is about 650 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 183rd highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 78 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
Deaths per year
650
Life expectancy
78 years
Population
72,737
Death rate
8.9 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Dominica
78
World avg
72.8
+5.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Dominica
8.9
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Dominica by time period
| Per hour | under 0.1 |
| Per day | 1.8 |
| Per week | 12 |
| Per month | 54 |
| Per year | 650 |
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Dominica every day?
In Dominica, about 2 people die every day, or roughly one death every 13 hours. That adds up to about 650 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Dominica?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Dominica. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity.
What is the life expectancy in Dominica?
Life expectancy at birth in Dominica is 78 years, 5.2 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 46th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Dominica high?
Dominica records about 8.9 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.