Hungary · Europe
How many people die in Hungary every day?
In Hungary, about 384 people die every day, roughly one death every 4 minutes. That is about 140,000 deaths a year, 0.2% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 64th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 76 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
384
Deaths per year
140,000
Life expectancy
76 years
Population
9,597,085
Death rate
14.6 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Hungary
76
World avg
72.8
+3.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Hungary
14.6
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Hungary by time period
| Per hour | 16 |
| Per day | 384 |
| Per week | 2,685 |
| Per month | 11,667 |
| Per year | 140,000 |
What people die of in Hungary
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Hungary in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 27.7% of all deaths, about 100 a day. It was followed by stroke and hypertensive heart disease.
Deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias have increased about 5-fold since 2000, from about 972 to 4,671 a year. Deaths from cirrhosis of the liver have fallen by 60% since 2000, from about 6,803 to 2,701 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) | 36,636 | 100 | 27.7% | -8% |
| 2 | Stroke | 11,106 | 30 | 8.4% | -45% |
| 3 | Hypertensive heart disease | 9,188 | 25 | 7% | +191% |
| 4 | Lung cancer | 8,382 | 23 | 6.3% | +4% |
| 5 | COPD | 5,765 | 16 | 4.4% | +31% |
| 6 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 5,142 | 14 | 3.9% | -2% |
| 7 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 4,671 | 13 | 3.5% | +381% |
| 8 | Diabetes | 2,906 | 8.0 | 2.2% | +32% |
| 9 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 2,701 | 7.4 | 2% | -60% |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 2,352 | 6.4 | 1.8% | -6% |
Deaths in Hungary since 2000
WHO estimates that about 132,192 people died in Hungary 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 | 139,743 deaths |
| 2010 | 127,431 deaths |
| 2019 | 129,474 deaths |
| 2023 | 132,192 deaths |
Life expectancy in Hungary since 1950
A baby born in Hungary in 1950 could expect to live about 62.1 years. By 2023 that had risen to 77, a gain of 14.9 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 62.1 years |
| 1980 | 69.1 years |
| 2000 | 71.8 years |
| 2010 | 74.5 years |
| 2019 | 76.5 years |
| 2023 | 77 years |
Hungary compared with similar countries in Europe
Among the 36 countries in Europe on this site, Hungary ranks 26th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 384 | 76 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Belarus | 356 | 73 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Austria | 244 | 81.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Portugal | 329 | 81 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Greece | 342 | 80.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Switzerland | 192 | 83.4 | 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 Hungary every day?
In Hungary, about 384 people die every day, or roughly one death every 4 minutes. That adds up to about 140,000 deaths a year, 0.2% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Hungary?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Hungary. 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 27.7% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Hungary?
Life expectancy at birth in Hungary is 76 years, 3.2 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 65th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Hungary high?
Hungary records about 14.6 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.