Number of deaths in Australia today so far:
100
A person dies approximately every 172.03 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 183,315
Number of deaths per day: 502
Number of deaths per hour: 21
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 Australia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 22,046 |
| 2 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 17,986 |
| 3 | Stroke | 10,773 |
| 4 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 9,197 |
| 5 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 8,294 |
| 6 | Colon and rectum cancers | 6,406 |
| 7 | Diabetes mellitus | 5,271 |
| 8 | Prostate cancer | 4,210 |
| 9 | Falls | 4,004 |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 3,756 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Australia?
The leading cause of death in Australia is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 22,046 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Australia?
The top three causes of death in Australia are Ischaemic heart disease, Alzheimer disease and other dementias, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Australia each year?
Approximately 22,046 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Australia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.