Vatican City · Europe
How many people die in Vatican City every day?
In Vatican City, about one person dies every 73 days, roughly one death every 73 days. That is about 5 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 194th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 77 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
5
Life expectancy
77 years
Population
800
Death rate
6.3 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Vatican City
77
World avg
72.8
+4.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Vatican City
6.3
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Vatican City by time period
| Per hour | under 0.1 |
| Per day | under 0.1 |
| Per week | under 0.1 |
| Per month | 0.4 |
| Per year | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Vatican City every day?
In Vatican City, about one person dies every 73 days, or roughly one death every 73 days. That adds up to about 5 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Vatican City?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Vatican City. 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 Vatican City?
Life expectancy at birth in Vatican City is 77 years, 4.2 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 57th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Vatican City high?
Vatican City records about 6.3 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.