Tajikistan · Asia
How many people die in Tajikistan every day?
In Tajikistan, about 115 people die every day, roughly one death every 13 minutes. That is about 42,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 112th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 71.6 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
115
Deaths per year
42,000
Life expectancy
71.6 years
Population
10,143,543
Death rate
4.1 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Tajikistan
71.6
World avg
72.8
-1.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Tajikistan
4.1
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Tajikistan by time period
| Per hour | 4.8 |
| Per day | 115 |
| Per week | 805 |
| Per month | 3,500 |
| Per year | 42,000 |
What people die of in Tajikistan
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Tajikistan in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 25.1% of all deaths, about 26 a day. It was followed by stroke and pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections.
Deaths from diabetes have more than doubled since 2000, from about 526 to 1,214 a year. Deaths from pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections have fallen by 54% since 2000, from about 4,927 to 2,282 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) | 9,437 | 26 | 25.1% | +29% |
| 2 | Stroke | 4,385 | 12 | 11.7% | +8% |
| 3 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 2,282 | 6.3 | 6.1% | -54% |
| 4 | Preterm birth complications | 1,748 | 4.8 | 4.7% | -5% |
| 5 | Congenital anomalies | 1,364 | 3.7 | 3.6% | +32% |
| 6 | Hypertensive heart disease | 1,291 | 3.5 | 3.4% | +52% |
| 7 | Diabetes | 1,214 | 3.3 | 3.2% | +131% |
| 8 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 1,163 | 3.2 | 3.1% | +11% |
| 9 | Road injuries | 1,152 | 3.2 | 3.1% | -8% |
| 10 | Stomach cancer | 1,047 | 2.9 | 2.8% | +31% |
Deaths in Tajikistan since 2000
WHO estimates that about 37,561 people died in Tajikistan in 2023, 6% fewer 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 | 40,131 deaths |
| 2010 | 38,262 deaths |
| 2019 | 39,778 deaths |
| 2023 | 37,561 deaths |
Life expectancy in Tajikistan since 1950
A baby born in Tajikistan in 1950 could expect to live about 49.3 years. By 2023 that had risen to 71.8, a gain of 22.5 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 49.3 years |
| 1980 | 58.6 years |
| 2000 | 63.5 years |
| 2010 | 68.4 years |
| 2019 | 71 years |
| 2023 | 71.8 years |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Tajikistan ranks 27th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tajikistan | 115 | 71.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Azerbaijan | 159 | 73 | Cardiovascular disease |
| United Arab Emirates | 41 | 78.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Israel | 134 | 82.6 | Cancer |
| Jordan | 96 | 74.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Laos | 132 | 68.1 | 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 Tajikistan every day?
In Tajikistan, about 115 people die every day, or roughly one death every 13 minutes. That adds up to about 42,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Tajikistan?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Tajikistan. 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 25.1% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Tajikistan?
Life expectancy at birth in Tajikistan is 71.6 years, 1.2 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 115th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Tajikistan high?
Tajikistan records about 4.1 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.