Mexico · Americas
How many people die in Mexico every day?
In Mexico, about 2,301 people die every day, roughly one death every 38 seconds. That is about 840,000 deaths a year, 1.4% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 13th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 75 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
2,301
Deaths per year
840,000
Life expectancy
75 years
Population
128,455,567
Death rate
6.5 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Mexico
75
World avg
72.8
+2.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Mexico
6.5
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Mexico by time period
| Per hour | 96 |
| Per day | 2,301 |
| Per week | 16,110 |
| Per month | 70,000 |
| Per year | 840,000 |
What people die of in Mexico
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Mexico in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 19.5% of all deaths, about 419 a day. It was followed by diabetes and homicide (interpersonal violence).
Deaths from homicide (interpersonal violence) have increased about 3-fold since 2000, from about 11,507 to 39,213 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) | 152,807 | 419 | 19.5% | +180% |
| 2 | Diabetes | 92,874 | 254 | 11.8% | +143% |
| 3 | Homicide (interpersonal violence) | 39,213 | 107 | 5% | +241% |
| 4 | Stroke | 35,283 | 97 | 4.5% | +29% |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 34,894 | 96 | 4.5% | +77% |
| 6 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 34,521 | 95 | 4.4% | +71% |
| 7 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 27,994 | 77 | 3.6% | +14% |
| 8 | COPD | 22,256 | 61 | 2.8% | +19% |
| 9 | Hypertensive heart disease | 18,263 | 50 | 2.3% | +162% |
| 10 | Road injuries | 14,503 | 40 | 1.9% | +1% |
Deaths in Mexico since 2000
WHO estimates that about 783,809 people died in Mexico in 2023, 71% 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 | 457,405 deaths |
| 2010 | 588,305 deaths |
| 2019 | 734,049 deaths |
| 2023 | 783,809 deaths |
Life expectancy in Mexico since 1950
A baby born in Mexico in 1950 could expect to live about 43.8 years. By 2023 that had risen to 75.1, a gain of 31.3 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 43.8 years |
| 1980 | 64.3 years |
| 2000 | 72.6 years |
| 2010 | 73.7 years |
| 2019 | 74.5 years |
| 2023 | 75.1 years |
Mexico compared with similar countries in Americas
Among the 24 countries in Americas on this site, Mexico ranks 14th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,301 | 75 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Brazil | 4,192 | 75.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Colombia | 767 | 77.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| United States | 8,466 | 77.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Argentina | 926 | 75.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Canada | 849 | 82.7 | 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 Mexico every day?
In Mexico, about 2,301 people die every day, or roughly one death every 38 seconds. That adds up to about 840,000 deaths a year, 1.4% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Mexico?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Mexico. 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 19.5% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Mexico?
Life expectancy at birth in Mexico is 75 years, 2.2 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 78th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Mexico high?
Mexico records about 6.5 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.