Guinea · Africa
How many people die in Guinea every day?
In Guinea, about 301 people die every day, roughly one death every 5 minutes. That is about 110,000 deaths a year, 0.2% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 75th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 58.9 years and the leading cause of death is malaria. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
301
Deaths per year
110,000
Life expectancy
58.9 years
Population
14,190,612
Death rate
7.8 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Malaria
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Guinea
58.9
World avg
72.8
-13.9 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Guinea
7.8
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Guinea by time period
| Per hour | 13 |
| Per day | 301 |
| Per week | 2,110 |
| Per month | 9,167 |
| Per year | 110,000 |
What people die of in Guinea
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Guinea in 2023 was pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections, which accounted for 13.1% of all deaths, about 43 a day. It was followed by malaria and stroke.
Deaths from heart disease (ischaemic) have risen by 63% since 2000, from about 3,924 to 6,387 a year. Deaths from diarrhoeal diseases have fallen by 55% since 2000, from about 13,898 to 6,222 a year.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 15,709 | 43 | 13.1% | +11% |
| 2 | Malaria | 10,188 | 28 | 8.5% | -29% |
| 3 | Stroke | 9,930 | 27 | 8.3% | +42% |
| 4 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 6,387 | 17 | 5.3% | +63% |
| 5 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 6,222 | 17 | 5.2% | -55% |
| 6 | Preterm birth complications | 5,142 | 14 | 4.3% | +5% |
| 7 | HIV/AIDS | 3,727 | 10 | 3.1% | -7% |
| 8 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 3,539 | 9.7 | 3% | -11% |
| 9 | Road injuries | 3,362 | 9.2 | 2.8% | +50% |
| 10 | Meningitis | 3,177 | 8.7 | 2.7% | +7% |
Deaths in Guinea since 2000
WHO estimates that about 119,767 people died in Guinea in 2023, 3% 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 | 116,726 deaths |
| 2010 | 113,533 deaths |
| 2019 | 118,988 deaths |
| 2023 | 119,767 deaths |
Life expectancy in Guinea since 1950
A baby born in Guinea in 1950 could expect to live about 35.6 years. By 2023 that had risen to 60.7, a gain of 25.1 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 35.6 years |
| 1980 | 42.8 years |
| 2000 | 52.4 years |
| 2010 | 56.4 years |
| 2019 | 59.4 years |
| 2023 | 60.7 years |
Guinea compared with similar countries in Africa
Among the 50 countries in Africa on this site, Guinea ranks 40th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinea | 301 | 58.9 | Malaria |
| Rwanda | 186 | 66.1 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Benin | 260 | 62.8 | Malaria |
| Burundi | 260 | 61.7 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Tunisia | 192 | 76.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Zimbabwe | 329 | 59.3 | HIV/AIDS |
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 Guinea every day?
In Guinea, about 301 people die every day, or roughly one death every 5 minutes. That adds up to about 110,000 deaths a year, 0.2% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Guinea?
Malaria is the leading cause of death in Guinea. It is one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide, and most deaths from it could be avoided with prevention and treatment. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections first in 2023, with 13.1% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Guinea?
Life expectancy at birth in Guinea is 58.9 years, 13.9 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 184th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Guinea high?
Guinea records about 7.8 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.