Micronesia · Oceania
How many people die in Micronesia every day?
In Micronesia, about 2 people die every day, roughly one death every 11 hours. That is about 800 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 180th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 67 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
Deaths per year
800
Life expectancy
67 years
Population
115,023
Death rate
7.0 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Micronesia
67
World avg
72.8
-5.8 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Micronesia
7.0
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Micronesia by time period
| Per hour | under 0.1 |
| Per day | 2.2 |
| Per week | 15 |
| Per month | 67 |
| Per year | 800 |
What people die of in Micronesia
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Micronesia in 2023 was diabetes, which accounted for 13.4% of all deaths, about under 1 a day. It was followed by heart disease (ischaemic) and tuberculosis.
Deaths from diabetes have risen by 98% since 2000, from about 63 to 125 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 | Diabetes | 125 | under 1 | 13.4% | +98% |
| 2 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 125 | under 1 | 13.4% | +37% |
| 3 | Tuberculosis | 107 | under 1 | 11.5% | +8% |
| 4 | Stroke | 89 | under 1 | 9.6% | +17% |
| 5 | Road injuries | 41 | under 1 | 4.4% | n/a |
| 6 | Kidney diseases | 35 | under 1 | 3.8% | n/a |
| 7 | COPD | 33 | under 1 | 3.5% | n/a |
| 8 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 23 | under 1 | 2.5% | n/a |
| 9 | Lung cancer | 23 | under 1 | 2.5% | n/a |
| 10 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 21 | under 1 | 2.2% | n/a |
Deaths in Micronesia since 2000
WHO estimates that about 932 people died in Micronesia in 2023, 19% 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 | 782 deaths |
| 2010 | 767 deaths |
| 2019 | 840 deaths |
| 2023 | 932 deaths |
Life expectancy in Micronesia since 1950
A baby born in Micronesia in 1950 could expect to live about 48.4 years. By 2023 that had risen to 67.2, a gain of 18.8 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 48.4 years |
| 1980 | 62.6 years |
| 2000 | 64.3 years |
| 2010 | 64.9 years |
| 2019 | 66.2 years |
| 2023 | 67.2 years |
Micronesia compared with similar countries in Oceania
Among the 3 countries in Oceania on this site, Micronesia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micronesia | 2 | 67 | Cardiovascular disease |
| New Zealand | 99 | 82.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Papua New Guinea | 197 | 65 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Australia | 466 | 83.3 | 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 Micronesia every day?
In Micronesia, about 2 people die every day, or roughly one death every 11 hours. That adds up to about 800 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Micronesia?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Micronesia. 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 diabetes first in 2023, with 13.4% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Micronesia?
Life expectancy at birth in Micronesia is 67 years, 5.8 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 135th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Micronesia high?
Micronesia records about 7.0 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.