Number of deaths in Albania today so far:
49
A person dies approximately every 1,335.71 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 23,610
Number of deaths per day: 65
Number of deaths per hour: 3
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
Methodology: The figures shown on this page are based on projections from the 2024 revision of World Population Prospects. Deaths are distributed evenly across the year to produce per-day and per-second estimates. Actual daily counts may vary due to seasonal factors, disease outbreaks, or natural disasters.
The table below shows the top 10 causes of death in Albania according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 6,907 |
| 2 | Stroke | 6,484 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 6,482 |
| 4 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 1,063 |
| 5 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 933 |
| 6 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 633 |
| 7 | Stomach cancer | 453 |
| 8 | Hypertensive heart disease | 452 |
| 9 | Lower respiratory infections | 434 |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 400 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Albania?
The leading cause of death in Albania is COVID-19, approximately 6,907 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Albania?
The top three causes of death in Albania are COVID-19, Stroke, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Albania each year?
Approximately 6,907 people die from COVID-19 in Albania each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Albania?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 6,907 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Albania that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Stroke, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.