Egypt · Africa
How many people die in Egypt every day?
In Egypt, about 1,589 people die every day, roughly one death every 54 seconds. That is about 580,000 deaths a year, 0.9% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 20th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 70.2 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
1,589
Deaths per year
580,000
Life expectancy
70.2 years
Population
112,716,598
Death rate
5.1 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Egypt
70.2
World avg
72.8
-2.6 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Egypt
5.1
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Egypt by time period
| Per hour | 66 |
| Per day | 1,589 |
| Per week | 11,123 |
| Per month | 48,333 |
| Per year | 580,000 |
What people die of in Egypt
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Egypt in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 31.3% of all deaths, about 521 a day. It was followed by stroke and kidney diseases.
Deaths from diabetes have more than doubled since 2000, from about 9,041 to 22,204 a year. Deaths from pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections have fallen by 32% since 2000, from about 28,912 to 19,584 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) | 190,308 | 521 | 31.3% | +135% |
| 2 | Stroke | 57,533 | 158 | 9.5% | +29% |
| 3 | Kidney diseases | 40,860 | 112 | 6.7% | +109% |
| 4 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 35,231 | 97 | 5.8% | -3% |
| 5 | Hypertensive heart disease | 32,172 | 88 | 5.3% | +111% |
| 6 | Liver cancer | 24,330 | 67 | 4% | +92% |
| 7 | Diabetes | 22,204 | 61 | 3.7% | +146% |
| 8 | Preterm birth complications | 20,236 | 55 | 3.3% | +17% |
| 9 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 19,584 | 54 | 3.2% | -32% |
| 10 | Congenital anomalies | 17,678 | 48 | 2.9% | +55% |
Deaths in Egypt since 2000
WHO estimates that about 607,312 people died in Egypt in 2023, 45% 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 | 418,550 deaths |
| 2010 | 518,054 deaths |
| 2019 | 585,394 deaths |
| 2023 | 607,312 deaths |
Life expectancy in Egypt since 1950
A baby born in Egypt in 1950 could expect to live about 34 years. By 2023 that had risen to 71.6, a gain of 37.6 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 34 years |
| 1980 | 55.7 years |
| 2000 | 67.3 years |
| 2010 | 69.1 years |
| 2019 | 71.2 years |
| 2023 | 71.6 years |
Egypt compared with similar countries in Africa
Among the 50 countries in Africa on this site, Egypt ranks 6th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 1,589 | 70.2 | Cardiovascular disease |
| DR Congo | 2,329 | 60.7 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Ethiopia | 2,055 | 65 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Tanzania | 1,123 | 66.2 | HIV/AIDS |
| South Africa | 1,397 | 62.3 | HIV/AIDS |
| Nigeria | 5,753 | 52.7 | 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 Egypt every day?
In Egypt, about 1,589 people die every day, or roughly one death every 54 seconds. That adds up to about 580,000 deaths a year, 0.9% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Egypt?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Egypt. 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 31.3% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Egypt?
Life expectancy at birth in Egypt is 70.2 years, 2.6 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 122nd of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Egypt high?
Egypt 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.