Georgia · Asia
How many people die in Georgia every day?
In Georgia, about 132 people die every day, roughly one death every 11 minutes. That is about 48,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 106th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 74.2 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
132
Deaths per year
48,000
Life expectancy
74.2 years
Population
3,728,282
Death rate
12.9 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Georgia
74.2
World avg
72.8
+1.4 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Georgia
12.9
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Georgia by time period
| Per hour | 5.5 |
| Per day | 132 |
| Per week | 921 |
| Per month | 4,000 |
| Per year | 48,000 |
What people die of in Georgia
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Georgia in 2023 was stroke, which accounted for 24.7% of all deaths, about 29 a day. It was followed by heart disease (ischaemic) and pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections.
Deaths from hypertensive heart disease have increased about 5-fold since 2000, from about 446 to 2,234 a year. Deaths from heart disease (ischaemic) have fallen by 66% since 2000, from about 19,308 to 6,639 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 | Stroke | 10,564 | 29 | 24.7% | -6% |
| 2 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 6,639 | 18 | 15.5% | -66% |
| 3 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 3,110 | 8.5 | 7.3% | +255% |
| 4 | Hypertensive heart disease | 2,234 | 6.1 | 5.2% | +401% |
| 5 | Diabetes | 1,289 | 3.5 | 3% | +50% |
| 6 | Lung cancer | 1,064 | 2.9 | 2.5% | +18% |
| 7 | Breast cancer | 610 | 1.7 | 1.4% | -4% |
| 8 | COPD | 602 | 1.6 | 1.4% | +121% |
| 9 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 521 | 1.4 | 1.2% | n/a |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 511 | 1.4 | 1.2% | +248% |
Deaths in Georgia since 2000
WHO estimates that about 42,789 people died in Georgia in 2023, 5% fewer 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 | 45,268 deaths |
| 2010 | 47,918 deaths |
| 2019 | 46,740 deaths |
| 2023 | 42,789 deaths |
Life expectancy in Georgia since 1950
A baby born in Georgia in 1950 could expect to live about 57.7 years. By 2023 that had risen to 74.5, a gain of 16.8 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 57.7 years |
| 1980 | 68.3 years |
| 2000 | 70.1 years |
| 2010 | 71.7 years |
| 2019 | 74.2 years |
| 2023 | 74.5 years |
Georgia compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Georgia ranks 20th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 132 | 74.2 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Mongolia | 52 | 70.8 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Kuwait | 33 | 78.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Oman | 33 | 78.2 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Armenia | 77 | 75.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Qatar | 8 | 80.2 | 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 Georgia every day?
In Georgia, about 132 people die every day, or roughly one death every 11 minutes. That adds up to about 48,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Georgia?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Georgia. 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 stroke first in 2023, with 24.7% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Georgia?
Life expectancy at birth in Georgia is 74.2 years, 1.4 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 89th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Georgia high?
Georgia records about 12.9 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.