Kyrgyzstan · Asia
How many people die in Kyrgyzstan every day?
In Kyrgyzstan, about 104 people die every day, roughly one death every 14 minutes. That is about 38,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 115th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 71.5 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
104
Deaths per year
38,000
Life expectancy
71.5 years
Population
6,735,347
Death rate
5.6 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Kyrgyzstan
71.5
World avg
72.8
-1.3 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Kyrgyzstan
5.6
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Kyrgyzstan by time period
| Per hour | 4.3 |
| Per day | 104 |
| Per week | 729 |
| Per month | 3,167 |
| Per year | 38,000 |
What people die of in Kyrgyzstan
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Kyrgyzstan in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 31% of all deaths, about 27 a day. It was followed by stroke and cirrhosis of the liver.
Deaths from hypertensive heart disease have risen by 94% since 2000, from about 359 to 698 a year. Deaths from pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections have fallen by 75% since 2000, from about 2,975 to 733 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) | 9,807 | 27 | 31% | +12% |
| 2 | Stroke | 3,496 | 9.6 | 11% | -44% |
| 3 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 1,595 | 4.4 | 5% | -3% |
| 4 | Road injuries | 975 | 2.7 | 3.1% | +57% |
| 5 | COPD | 944 | 2.6 | 3% | -59% |
| 6 | Stomach cancer | 915 | 2.5 | 2.9% | -14% |
| 7 | Preterm birth complications | 898 | 2.5 | 2.8% | -10% |
| 8 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 733 | 2.0 | 2.3% | -75% |
| 9 | Lung cancer | 730 | 2.0 | 2.3% | -4% |
| 10 | Hypertensive heart disease | 698 | 1.9 | 2.2% | +94% |
Deaths in Kyrgyzstan since 2000
WHO estimates that about 31,648 people died in Kyrgyzstan in 2023, 20% 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 | 39,403 deaths |
| 2010 | 37,811 deaths |
| 2019 | 34,524 deaths |
| 2023 | 31,648 deaths |
Life expectancy in Kyrgyzstan since 1950
A baby born in Kyrgyzstan in 1950 could expect to live about 52.1 years. By 2023 that had risen to 71.7, a gain of 19.6 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 52.1 years |
| 1980 | 61.5 years |
| 2000 | 65.2 years |
| 2010 | 67.5 years |
| 2019 | 70.9 years |
| 2023 | 71.7 years |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Kyrgyzstan ranks 28th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyzstan | 104 | 71.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Turkmenistan | 104 | 68.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Laos | 132 | 68.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Singapore | 66 | 83.5 | Cancer |
| Lebanon | 93 | 74.9 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Israel | 134 | 82.6 | Cancer |
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 Kyrgyzstan every day?
In Kyrgyzstan, about 104 people die every day, or roughly one death every 14 minutes. That adds up to about 38,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Kyrgyzstan?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Kyrgyzstan. 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 31% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Kyrgyzstan?
Life expectancy at birth in Kyrgyzstan is 71.5 years, 1.3 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 117th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Kyrgyzstan high?
Kyrgyzstan records about 5.6 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.