Compare Causes of Death
Pick any two causes and see them side by side.
Cardiovascular disease kills 1.9x more people than Cancer (all types)
Deaths per year
Cardiovascular disease18.6M
Cancer (all types)10.0M
Numbers
| Metric | Cardiovascular disease | Cancer (all types) |
|---|---|---|
| Deaths per year | 18,600,000 | 10,000,000 |
| Deaths per day | 50,959 | 27,397 |
| Deaths per hour | 2,123 | 1,142 |
| Deaths per second | 0.59 | 0.32 |
Cardiovascular disease
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, stroke, and heart failure. The leading cause of death globally, responsible for nearly 1 in 3 deaths worldwide.
Age group
Primarily 50+
Trend
FallingRisk factors
High blood pressureSmokingHigh cholesterolDiabetesObesityPhysical inactivityUnhealthy diet
Cancer (all types)
A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread. Lung, colorectal, liver, stomach, and breast cancers are the most deadly forms.
Age group
Primarily 50+
Trend
RisingRisk factors
Tobacco useAlcoholUV radiationObesityCarcinogensGenetic factorsAir pollution
Shared risk factors
These risk factors contribute to both causes of death.
Obesity