Number of deaths in Argentina today so far:
699
A person dies approximately every 88.27 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 357,249
Number of deaths per day: 979
Number of deaths per hour: 41
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 Argentina according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 94,577 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 56,851 |
| 3 | Lower respiratory infections | 39,322 |
| 4 | Stroke | 21,742 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 14,266 |
| 6 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 13,595 |
| 7 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 9,505 |
| 8 | Colon and rectum cancers | 9,030 |
| 9 | Diabetes mellitus | 7,663 |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 6,937 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Argentina?
The leading cause of death in Argentina is COVID-19, approximately 94,577 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Argentina?
The top three causes of death in Argentina are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Lower respiratory infections.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Argentina each year?
Approximately 94,577 people die from COVID-19 in Argentina each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Argentina?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 94,577 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Argentina that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Ischaemic heart disease, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.