Kazakhstan · Asia
How many people die in Kazakhstan every day?
In Kazakhstan, about 452 people die every day, roughly one death every 3 minutes. That is about 165,000 deaths a year, 0.3% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 59th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 69.4 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
452
Deaths per year
165,000
Life expectancy
69.4 years
Population
19,606,633
Death rate
8.4 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Kazakhstan
69.4
World avg
72.8
-3.4 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Kazakhstan
8.4
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Kazakhstan by time period
| Per hour | 19 |
| Per day | 452 |
| Per week | 3,164 |
| Per month | 13,750 |
| Per year | 165,000 |
What people die of in Kazakhstan
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Kazakhstan in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 22.4% of all deaths, about 80 a day. It was followed by stroke and COPD.
Deaths from cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis have increased about 4-fold since 2000, from about 1,061 to 3,733 a year. Deaths from suicide have fallen by 44% since 2000, from about 5,593 to 3,147 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) | 29,354 | 80 | 22.4% | -37% |
| 2 | Stroke | 15,315 | 42 | 11.7% | -36% |
| 3 | COPD | 11,140 | 31 | 8.5% | +111% |
| 4 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 7,870 | 22 | 6% | +116% |
| 5 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 5,317 | 15 | 4.1% | +29% |
| 6 | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis | 3,733 | 10 | 2.9% | +252% |
| 7 | Lung cancer | 3,260 | 8.9 | 2.5% | -28% |
| 8 | Suicide | 3,147 | 8.6 | 2.4% | -44% |
| 9 | Kidney diseases | 2,865 | 7.8 | 2.2% | +93% |
| 10 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 2,702 | 7.4 | 2.1% | +65% |
Deaths in Kazakhstan since 2000
WHO estimates that about 130,815 people died in Kazakhstan in 2023, 18% 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 | 160,207 deaths |
| 2010 | 149,938 deaths |
| 2019 | 137,621 deaths |
| 2023 | 130,815 deaths |
Life expectancy in Kazakhstan since 1950
A baby born in Kazakhstan in 1950 could expect to live about 55.6 years. By 2023 that had risen to 74.4, a gain of 18.8 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 55.6 years |
| 1980 | 62.5 years |
| 2000 | 63.8 years |
| 2010 | 68.3 years |
| 2019 | 73.7 years |
| 2023 | 74.4 years |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Kazakhstan ranks 32nd for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 452 | 69.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Sri Lanka | 397 | 76.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Syria | 301 | 72.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Cambodia | 274 | 69.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| North Korea | 685 | 72 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Nepal | 521 | 68.4 | 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 Kazakhstan every day?
In Kazakhstan, about 452 people die every day, or roughly one death every 3 minutes. That adds up to about 165,000 deaths a year, 0.3% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Kazakhstan?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Kazakhstan. 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 22.4% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Kazakhstan?
Life expectancy at birth in Kazakhstan is 69.4 years, 3.4 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 124th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Kazakhstan high?
Kazakhstan records about 8.4 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.