Palau · Oceania
How many people die in Palau every day?
In Palau, about one person dies every 2 days, roughly one death every 2 days. That is about 160 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 191st highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 72 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
0
Deaths per year
160
Life expectancy
72 years
Population
18,058
Death rate
8.9 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Palau
72
World avg
72.8
-0.8 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Palau
8.9
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Palau by time period
| Per hour | under 0.1 |
| Per day | 0.4 |
| Per week | 3.1 |
| Per month | 13 |
| Per year | 160 |
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Palau every day?
In Palau, about one person dies every 2 days, or roughly one death every 2 days. That adds up to about 160 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Palau?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Palau. 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 Palau?
Life expectancy at birth in Palau is 72 years, 0.8 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 112th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Palau high?
Palau records about 8.9 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.