Number of deaths in Austria today so far:
76
A person dies approximately every 339.31 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 92,942
Number of deaths per day: 255
Number of deaths per hour: 11
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 Austria according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 17,218 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 8,518 |
| 3 | Stroke | 5,214 |
| 4 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 4,428 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 4,366 |
| 6 | Hypertensive heart disease | 4,279 |
| 7 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 3,757 |
| 8 | Diabetes mellitus | 2,675 |
| 9 | Kidney diseases | 2,473 |
| 10 | Colon and rectum cancers | 2,323 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Austria?
The leading cause of death in Austria is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 17,218 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Austria?
The top three causes of death in Austria are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Austria each year?
Approximately 17,218 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Austria each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.