Ukraine · Europe
How many people die in Ukraine every day?
In Ukraine, about 1,644 people die every day, roughly one death every 53 seconds. That is about 600,000 deaths a year, 1.0% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 19th 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
1,644
Deaths per year
600,000
Life expectancy
71.6 years
Population
37,000,000
Death rate
16.2 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Ukraine
71.6
World avg
72.8
-1.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Ukraine
16.2
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Ukraine by time period
| Per hour | 68 |
| Per day | 1,644 |
| Per week | 11,507 |
| Per month | 50,000 |
| Per year | 600,000 |
What people die of in Ukraine
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Ukraine in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 46.5% of all deaths, about 722 a day. It was followed by stroke and war and conflict.
Deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias have risen by 54% since 2000, from about 12,034 to 18,513 a year. Deaths from COPD have fallen by 54% since 2000, from about 16,541 to 7,682 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) | 263,412 | 722 | 46.5% | -17% |
| 2 | Stroke | 66,247 | 181 | 11.7% | -44% |
| 3 | War and conflict | 20,688 | 57 | 3.7% | n/a |
| 4 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 18,513 | 51 | 3.3% | +54% |
| 5 | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis | 13,762 | 38 | 2.4% | -6% |
| 6 | Lung cancer | 13,415 | 37 | 2.4% | -38% |
| 7 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 12,708 | 35 | 2.2% | -20% |
| 8 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 11,018 | 30 | 1.9% | -13% |
| 9 | Suicide | 8,231 | 23 | 1.5% | -50% |
| 10 | COPD | 7,682 | 21 | 1.4% | -54% |
Deaths in Ukraine since 2000
WHO estimates that about 566,049 people died in Ukraine in 2023, 24% 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 | 748,435 deaths |
| 2010 | 687,533 deaths |
| 2019 | 630,601 deaths |
| 2023 | 566,049 deaths |
Life expectancy in Ukraine since 1950
A baby born in Ukraine in 1950 could expect to live about 61.2 years. By 2023 that had risen to 73.4, a gain of 12.2 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 61.2 years |
| 1980 | 69.8 years |
| 2000 | 67.8 years |
| 2010 | 70.2 years |
| 2019 | 73.9 years |
| 2023 | 73.4 years |
Ukraine compared with similar countries in Europe
Among the 36 countries in Europe on this site, Ukraine ranks 35th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1,644 | 71.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Poland | 1,151 | 77 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Spain | 1,233 | 83.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Italy | 1,945 | 83.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| France | 1,753 | 82.5 | Cancer |
| United Kingdom | 1,836 | 80.7 | 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 Ukraine every day?
In Ukraine, about 1,644 people die every day, or roughly one death every 53 seconds. That adds up to about 600,000 deaths a year, 1.0% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Ukraine?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Ukraine. 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 46.5% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Ukraine?
Life expectancy at birth in Ukraine is 71.6 years, 1.2 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 116th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Ukraine high?
Ukraine records about 16.2 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.