Qatar · Asia
How many people die in Qatar every day?
In Qatar, about 8 people die every day, roughly one death every 3 hours. That is about 3,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 166th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 80.2 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
8
Deaths per year
3,000
Life expectancy
80.2 years
Population
2,716,391
Death rate
1.1 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Qatar
80.2
World avg
72.8
+7.4 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Qatar
1.1
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Qatar by time period
| Per hour | 0.3 |
| Per day | 8.2 |
| Per week | 58 |
| Per month | 250 |
| Per year | 3,000 |
What people die of in Qatar
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Qatar in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 15% of all deaths, about 1.3 a day. It was followed by road injuries and diabetes.
Deaths from heart disease (ischaemic) have increased about 3-fold since 2000, from about 150 to 465 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) | 465 | 1.3 | 15% | +210% |
| 2 | Road injuries | 217 | under 1 | 7% | +109% |
| 3 | Diabetes | 184 | under 1 | 5.9% | n/a |
| 4 | Lung cancer | 138 | under 1 | 4.4% | +77% |
| 5 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 127 | under 1 | 4.1% | n/a |
| 6 | Kidney diseases | 124 | under 1 | 4% | n/a |
| 7 | Stroke | 108 | under 1 | 3.5% | +116% |
| 8 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 95 | under 1 | 3.1% | n/a |
| 9 | Breast cancer | 91 | under 1 | 2.9% | n/a |
| 10 | Lymphoma and myeloma | 90 | under 1 | 2.9% | n/a |
Deaths in Qatar since 2000
WHO estimates that about 3,094 people died in Qatar in 2023, 151% 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 | 1,233 deaths |
| 2010 | 2,127 deaths |
| 2019 | 2,511 deaths |
| 2023 | 3,094 deaths |
Life expectancy in Qatar since 1950
A baby born in Qatar in 1950 could expect to live about 50.8 years. By 2023 that had risen to 82.4, a gain of 31.6 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 50.8 years |
| 1980 | 69.9 years |
| 2000 | 75.3 years |
| 2010 | 79.4 years |
| 2019 | 82.9 years |
| 2023 | 82.4 years |
Qatar compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Qatar ranks 5th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 8 | 80.2 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Armenia | 77 | 75.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Mongolia | 52 | 70.8 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Georgia | 132 | 74.2 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Kuwait | 33 | 78.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Oman | 33 | 78.2 | 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 Qatar every day?
In Qatar, about 8 people die every day, or roughly one death every 3 hours. That adds up to about 3,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Qatar?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Qatar. 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 15% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Qatar?
Life expectancy at birth in Qatar is 80.2 years, 7.4 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 33rd of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Qatar high?
Qatar records about 1.1 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.