Philippines · Asia
How many people die in the Philippines every day?
In the Philippines, about 1,753 people die every day, roughly one death every 49 seconds. That is about 640,000 deaths a year, 1.0% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 18th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 69.3 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
1,753
Deaths per year
640,000
Life expectancy
69.3 years
Population
117,337,368
Death rate
5.5 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Philippines
69.3
World avg
72.8
-3.5 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Philippines
5.5
World avg
7.7
Deaths in the Philippines by time period
| Per hour | 73 |
| Per day | 1,753 |
| Per week | 12,274 |
| Per month | 53,333 |
| Per year | 640,000 |
What people die of in the Philippines
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in the Philippines in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 21.4% of all deaths, about 407 a day. It was followed by stroke and pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections.
Deaths from diabetes have increased about 4-fold since 2000, from about 7,767 to 31,219 a year. Deaths from preterm birth complications have fallen by 21% since 2000, from about 16,208 to 12,761 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) | 148,434 | 407 | 21.4% | +141% |
| 2 | Stroke | 72,631 | 199 | 10.5% | +130% |
| 3 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 51,138 | 140 | 7.4% | +13% |
| 4 | Tuberculosis | 37,201 | 102 | 5.4% | +7% |
| 5 | Hypertensive heart disease | 31,911 | 87 | 4.6% | +284% |
| 6 | Kidney diseases | 31,387 | 86 | 4.5% | +98% |
| 7 | Diabetes | 31,219 | 86 | 4.5% | +302% |
| 8 | COPD | 20,479 | 56 | 3% | +66% |
| 9 | Preterm birth complications | 12,761 | 35 | 1.8% | -21% |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 11,317 | 31 | 1.6% | +208% |
Deaths in the Philippines since 2000
WHO estimates that about 692,891 people died in the Philippines in 2023, 63% 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 | 426,117 deaths |
| 2010 | 550,297 deaths |
| 2019 | 638,707 deaths |
| 2023 | 692,891 deaths |
Life expectancy in the Philippines since 1950
A baby born in the Philippines in 1950 could expect to live about 53.6 years. By 2023 that had risen to 69.8, a gain of 16.2 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 53.6 years |
| 1980 | 61.9 years |
| 2000 | 67.8 years |
| 2010 | 68.9 years |
| 2019 | 69.7 years |
| 2023 | 69.8 years |
The Philippines compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, the Philippines ranks 33rd for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 1,753 | 69.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Japan | 4,274 | 84.8 | Cancer |
| Vietnam | 1,589 | 75.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Iran | 1,151 | 73.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Turkey | 1,315 | 76 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Bangladesh | 2,384 | 72.4 | 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 the Philippines every day?
In the Philippines, about 1,753 people die every day, or roughly one death every 49 seconds. That adds up to about 640,000 deaths a year, 1.0% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in the Philippines?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the Philippines. 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 21.4% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in the Philippines?
Life expectancy at birth in the Philippines is 69.3 years, 3.5 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 126th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in the Philippines high?
The Philippines records about 5.5 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.