Number of deaths in Algeria today so far:
146
A person dies approximately every 143.14 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 220,319
Number of deaths per day: 604
Number of deaths per hour: 25
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 Algeria according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 50,976 |
| 2 | Stroke | 26,562 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 14,559 |
| 4 | Hypertensive heart disease | 12,017 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 9,335 |
| 6 | Road injury | 8,553 |
| 7 | Preterm birth complications | 7,106 |
| 8 | Lower respiratory infections | 6,231 |
| 9 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 5,449 |
| 10 | Diabetes mellitus | 4,995 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Algeria?
The leading cause of death in Algeria is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 50,976 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Algeria?
The top three causes of death in Algeria are Ischaemic heart disease, Stroke, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Algeria each year?
Approximately 50,976 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Algeria each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.