Luxembourg · Europe
How many people die in Luxembourg every day?
In Luxembourg, about 12 people die every day, roughly one death every 2 hours. That is about 4,500 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 159th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 82.3 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
12
Deaths per year
4,500
Life expectancy
82.3 years
Population
654,768
Death rate
6.9 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Luxembourg
82.3
World avg
72.8
+9.5 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Luxembourg
6.9
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Luxembourg by time period
| Per hour | 0.5 |
| Per day | 12 |
| Per week | 86 |
| Per month | 375 |
| Per year | 4,500 |
What people die of in Luxembourg
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Luxembourg in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 10.9% of all deaths, about 1.3 a day. It was followed by Alzheimer's and other dementias and stroke.
Deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias have increased about 3-fold since 2000, from about 100 to 327 a year. Deaths from stroke have fallen by 48% since 2000, from about 440 to 229 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) | 464 | 1.3 | 10.9% | -35% |
| 2 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 327 | under 1 | 7.7% | +227% |
| 3 | Stroke | 229 | under 1 | 5.4% | -48% |
| 4 | COPD | 220 | under 1 | 5.2% | +15% |
| 5 | Lung cancer | 220 | under 1 | 5.2% | +9% |
| 6 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 145 | under 1 | 3.4% | +41% |
| 7 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 142 | under 1 | 3.3% | +5% |
| 8 | Breast cancer | 108 | under 1 | 2.5% | +15% |
| 9 | Pancreatic cancer | 103 | under 1 | 2.4% | +78% |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 93 | under 1 | 2.2% | n/a |
Deaths in Luxembourg since 2000
WHO estimates that about 4,245 people died in Luxembourg in 2023, 18% 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 | 3,600 deaths |
| 2010 | 3,630 deaths |
| 2019 | 4,174 deaths |
| 2023 | 4,245 deaths |
Life expectancy in Luxembourg since 1950
A baby born in Luxembourg in 1950 could expect to live about 65.5 years. By 2023 that had risen to 82.2, a gain of 16.7 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 65.5 years |
| 1980 | 72.4 years |
| 2000 | 77.3 years |
| 2010 | 80.1 years |
| 2019 | 81.6 years |
| 2023 | 82.2 years |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries in Europe
Among the 36 countries in Europe on this site, Luxembourg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 12 | 82.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Cyprus | 23 | 81 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Estonia | 44 | 78.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Latvia | 79 | 75.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| North Macedonia | 60 | 75.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Slovenia | 60 | 81.3 | 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 Luxembourg every day?
In Luxembourg, about 12 people die every day, or roughly one death every 2 hours. That adds up to about 4,500 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Luxembourg?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Luxembourg. 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 10.9% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Luxembourg?
Life expectancy at birth in Luxembourg is 82.3 years, 9.5 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 19th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Luxembourg high?
Luxembourg records about 6.9 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.