Marshall Islands · Oceania
How many people die in the Marshall Islands every day?
In the Marshall Islands, about one person dies every day, roughly one death every 25 hours. That is about 350 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 188th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 65.3 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
1
Deaths per year
350
Life expectancy
65.3 years
Population
41,569
Death rate
8.4 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Marshall Islands
65.3
World avg
72.8
-7.5 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Marshall Islands
8.4
World avg
7.7
Deaths in the Marshall Islands by time period
| Per hour | under 0.1 |
| Per day | 1.0 |
| Per week | 6.7 |
| Per month | 29 |
| Per year | 350 |
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in the Marshall Islands every day?
In the Marshall Islands, about one person dies every day, or roughly one death every 25 hours. That adds up to about 350 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in the Marshall Islands?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the Marshall Islands. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity.
What is the life expectancy in the Marshall Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in the Marshall Islands is 65.3 years, 7.5 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 145th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in the Marshall Islands high?
The Marshall Islands 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.