Saint Lucia · Americas
How many people die in Saint Lucia every day?
In Saint Lucia, about 4 people die every day, roughly one death every 7 hours. That is about 1,300 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 175th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 74.4 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
4
Deaths per year
1,300
Life expectancy
74.4 years
Population
180,251
Death rate
7.2 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Saint Lucia
74.4
World avg
72.8
+1.6 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Saint Lucia
7.2
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Saint Lucia by time period
| Per hour | 0.1 |
| Per day | 3.6 |
| Per week | 25 |
| Per month | 108 |
| Per year | 1,300 |
What people die of in Saint Lucia
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Saint Lucia in 2023 was stroke, which accounted for 12.3% of all deaths, about under 1 a day. It was followed by diabetes and kidney diseases.
Deaths from stroke have risen by 38% since 2000, from about 140 to 193 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 | Stroke | 193 | under 1 | 12.3% | +38% |
| 2 | Diabetes | 133 | under 1 | 8.4% | +30% |
| 3 | Kidney diseases | 124 | under 1 | 7.8% | n/a |
| 4 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 105 | under 1 | 6.7% | +22% |
| 5 | Hypertensive heart disease | 93 | under 1 | 5.9% | n/a |
| 6 | Homicide (interpersonal violence) | 77 | under 1 | 4.9% | n/a |
| 7 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 62 | under 1 | 3.9% | n/a |
| 8 | COPD | 56 | under 1 | 3.6% | n/a |
| 9 | Prostate cancer | 48 | under 1 | 3% | n/a |
| 10 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 43 | under 1 | 2.7% | n/a |
Deaths in Saint Lucia since 2000
WHO estimates that about 1,577 people died in Saint Lucia in 2023, 67% 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 | 943 deaths |
| 2010 | 1,063 deaths |
| 2019 | 1,298 deaths |
| 2023 | 1,577 deaths |
Life expectancy in Saint Lucia since 1950
A baby born in Saint Lucia in 1950 could expect to live about 48.3 years. By 2023 that had risen to 72.7, a gain of 24.4 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 48.3 years |
| 1980 | 67.8 years |
| 2000 | 70.8 years |
| 2010 | 72.8 years |
| 2019 | 72.2 years |
| 2023 | 72.7 years |
Saint Lucia compared with similar countries in Americas
Among the 24 countries in Americas on this site, Saint Lucia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lucia | 4 | 74.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 33 | 73.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Jamaica | 55 | 75.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Uruguay | 90 | 77.9 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Panama | 60 | 78.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Costa Rica | 71 | 80.3 | 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 Saint Lucia every day?
In Saint Lucia, about 4 people die every day, or roughly one death every 7 hours. That adds up to about 1,300 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Saint Lucia?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Saint Lucia. 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 stroke first in 2023, with 12.3% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Saint Lucia?
Life expectancy at birth in Saint Lucia is 74.4 years, 1.6 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 87th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Saint Lucia high?
Saint Lucia records about 7.2 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.