Tuvalu · Oceania
How many people die in Tuvalu every day?
In Tuvalu, about one person dies every 4 days, roughly one death every 4 days. That is about 100 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 193rd highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 64.5 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
0
Deaths per year
100
Life expectancy
64.5 years
Population
11,312
Death rate
8.8 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Tuvalu
64.5
World avg
72.8
-8.3 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Tuvalu
8.8
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Tuvalu by time period
| Per hour | under 0.1 |
| Per day | 0.3 |
| Per week | 1.9 |
| Per month | 8.3 |
| Per year | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Tuvalu every day?
In Tuvalu, about one person dies every 4 days, or roughly one death every 4 days. That adds up to about 100 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Tuvalu?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Tuvalu. 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 Tuvalu?
Life expectancy at birth in Tuvalu is 64.5 years, 8.3 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 152nd of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Tuvalu high?
Tuvalu records about 8.8 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.