Uzbekistan · Asia
How many people die in Uzbekistan every day?
In Uzbekistan, about 466 people die every day, roughly one death every 3 minutes. That is about 170,000 deaths a year, 0.3% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 58th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 71.7 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
466
Deaths per year
170,000
Life expectancy
71.7 years
Population
35,163,944
Death rate
4.8 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Uzbekistan
71.7
World avg
72.8
-1.1 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Uzbekistan
4.8
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Uzbekistan by time period
| Per hour | 19 |
| Per day | 466 |
| Per week | 3,260 |
| Per month | 14,167 |
| Per year | 170,000 |
What people die of in Uzbekistan
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Uzbekistan in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 43% of all deaths, about 246 a day. It was followed by stroke and cirrhosis of the liver.
Deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias have increased about 3-fold since 2000, from about 1,343 to 4,638 a year. Deaths from preterm birth complications have fallen by 39% since 2000, from about 6,916 to 4,216 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) | 89,819 | 246 | 43% | +92% |
| 2 | Stroke | 25,309 | 69 | 12.1% | +20% |
| 3 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 7,749 | 21 | 3.7% | -4% |
| 4 | Diabetes | 7,220 | 20 | 3.5% | +153% |
| 5 | Hypertensive heart disease | 5,543 | 15 | 2.7% | +174% |
| 6 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 4,638 | 13 | 2.2% | +245% |
| 7 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 4,481 | 12 | 2.1% | -34% |
| 8 | Kidney diseases | 4,309 | 12 | 2.1% | +39% |
| 9 | Preterm birth complications | 4,216 | 12 | 2% | -39% |
| 10 | Congenital anomalies | 3,721 | 10 | 1.8% | -2% |
Deaths in Uzbekistan since 2000
WHO estimates that about 209,067 people died in Uzbekistan in 2023, 12% 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 | 186,036 deaths |
| 2010 | 184,925 deaths |
| 2019 | 160,830 deaths |
| 2023 | 209,067 deaths |
Life expectancy in Uzbekistan since 1950
A baby born in Uzbekistan in 1950 could expect to live about 53.3 years. By 2023 that had risen to 72.4, a gain of 19.1 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 53.3 years |
| 1980 | 63 years |
| 2000 | 65.5 years |
| 2010 | 69.8 years |
| 2019 | 72.1 years |
| 2023 | 72.4 years |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Uzbekistan ranks 26th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 466 | 71.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Yemen | 493 | 63.8 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Malaysia | 493 | 74.9 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Saudi Arabia | 274 | 76.9 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Nepal | 521 | 68.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Afghanistan | 633 | 62 | 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 Uzbekistan every day?
In Uzbekistan, about 466 people die every day, or roughly one death every 3 minutes. That adds up to about 170,000 deaths a year, 0.3% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Uzbekistan?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Uzbekistan. 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 43% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Uzbekistan?
Life expectancy at birth in Uzbekistan is 71.7 years, 1.1 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 114th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Uzbekistan high?
Uzbekistan records about 4.8 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.