Saint Kitts and Nevis · Americas
How many people die in Saint Kitts and Nevis every day?
In Saint Kitts and Nevis, about one person dies every day, roughly one death every 23 hours. That is about 380 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 187th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 74 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
Deaths per year
380
Life expectancy
74 years
Population
47,755
Death rate
8.0 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Saint Kitts and Nevis
74
World avg
72.8
+1.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Saint Kitts and Nevis
8.0
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Saint Kitts and Nevis by time period
| Per hour | under 0.1 |
| Per day | 1.0 |
| Per week | 7.3 |
| Per month | 32 |
| Per year | 380 |
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Saint Kitts and Nevis every day?
In Saint Kitts and Nevis, about one person dies every day, or roughly one death every 23 hours. That adds up to about 380 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Saint Kitts and Nevis. 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Life expectancy at birth in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 74 years, 1.2 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 96th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis high?
Saint Kitts and Nevis records about 8.0 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.