Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Americas
How many people die in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines every day?
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, about 2 people die every day, roughly one death every 10 hours. That is about 850 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 179th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 74.1 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
2
Deaths per year
850
Life expectancy
74.1 years
Population
103,698
Death rate
8.2 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
74.1
World avg
72.8
+1.3 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
8.2
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by time period
| Per hour | under 0.1 |
| Per day | 2.3 |
| Per week | 16 |
| Per month | 71 |
| Per year | 850 |
What people die of in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 14.8% of all deaths, about under 1 a day. It was followed by stroke and diabetes.
Deaths from stroke have risen by 57% since 2000, from about 80 to 126 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) | 160 | under 1 | 14.8% | +33% |
| 2 | Stroke | 126 | under 1 | 11.8% | +57% |
| 3 | Diabetes | 72 | under 1 | 6.7% | -13% |
| 4 | Hypertensive heart disease | 63 | under 1 | 5.9% | n/a |
| 5 | Prostate cancer | 53 | under 1 | 4.9% | n/a |
| 6 | Kidney diseases | 47 | under 1 | 4.3% | n/a |
| 7 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 41 | under 1 | 3.8% | n/a |
| 8 | Homicide (interpersonal violence) | 27 | under 1 | 2.5% | n/a |
| 9 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 23 | under 1 | 2.2% | n/a |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 17 | under 1 | 1.6% | n/a |
Deaths in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines since 2000
WHO estimates that about 1,076 people died in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2023, 36% 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 | 791 deaths |
| 2010 | 826 deaths |
| 2019 | 970 deaths |
| 2023 | 1,076 deaths |
Life expectancy in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines since 1950
A baby born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 1950 could expect to live about 46.9 years. By 2023 that had risen to 71.2, a gain of 24.3 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 46.9 years |
| 1980 | 68 years |
| 2000 | 70.3 years |
| 2010 | 70.7 years |
| 2019 | 71 years |
| 2023 | 71.2 years |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared with similar countries in Americas
Among the 24 countries in Americas on this site, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines | 2 | 74.1 | 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 Vincent and the Grenadines every day?
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, about 2 people die every day, or roughly one death every 10 hours. That adds up to about 850 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 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 14.8% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Life expectancy at birth in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 74.1 years, 1.3 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 93rd of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines high?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines records about 8.2 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.