Grenada · Americas
How many people die in Grenada every day?
In Grenada, about 2 people die every day, roughly one death every 10 hours. That is about 900 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 178th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 74.9 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
900
Life expectancy
74.9 years
Population
125,438
Death rate
7.2 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Grenada
74.9
World avg
72.8
+2.1 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Grenada
7.2
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Grenada by time period
| Per hour | 0.1 |
| Per day | 2.5 |
| Per week | 17 |
| Per month | 75 |
| Per year | 900 |
What people die of in Grenada
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Grenada in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 16.8% of all deaths, about under 1 a day. It was followed by stroke and diabetes.
Deaths from heart disease (ischaemic) have more than doubled since 2000, from about 86 to 193 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) | 193 | under 1 | 16.8% | +124% |
| 2 | Stroke | 129 | under 1 | 11.3% | +29% |
| 3 | Diabetes | 101 | under 1 | 8.8% | +60% |
| 4 | Prostate cancer | 60 | under 1 | 5.3% | n/a |
| 5 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 55 | under 1 | 4.8% | +4% |
| 6 | Hypertensive heart disease | 54 | under 1 | 4.7% | n/a |
| 7 | Kidney diseases | 52 | under 1 | 4.5% | n/a |
| 8 | Skin diseases | 23 | under 1 | 2% | n/a |
| 9 | COVID-19 | 23 | under 1 | 2% | n/a |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 21 | under 1 | 1.8% | n/a |
Deaths in Grenada since 2000
WHO estimates that about 1,147 people died in Grenada in 2023, 54% 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 | 745 deaths |
| 2010 | 829 deaths |
| 2019 | 971 deaths |
| 2023 | 1,147 deaths |
Life expectancy in Grenada since 1950
A baby born in Grenada in 1950 could expect to live about 52.7 years. By 2023 that had risen to 75.2, a gain of 22.5 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 52.7 years |
| 1980 | 68.1 years |
| 2000 | 73 years |
| 2010 | 74.7 years |
| 2019 | 75 years |
| 2023 | 75.2 years |
Grenada compared with similar countries in Americas
Among the 24 countries in Americas on this site, Grenada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada | 2 | 74.9 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 33 | 73.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Jamaica | 55 | 75.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Uruguay | 90 | 77.9 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Panama | 60 | 78.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Costa Rica | 71 | 80.3 | 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 Grenada every day?
In Grenada, about 2 people die every day, or roughly one death every 10 hours. That adds up to about 900 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Grenada?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Grenada. 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 16.8% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Grenada?
Life expectancy at birth in Grenada is 74.9 years, 2.1 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 79th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Grenada high?
Grenada records about 7.2 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.