Number of deaths in Azerbaijan today so far:
9
A person dies approximately every 459.61 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 68,614
Number of deaths per day: 188
Number of deaths per hour: 8
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 Azerbaijan according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 18,428 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 16,048 |
| 3 | Stroke | 5,614 |
| 4 | Road injury | 1,786 |
| 5 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 1,763 |
| 6 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 1,673 |
| 7 | Stomach cancer | 1,382 |
| 8 | Diabetes mellitus | 1,270 |
| 9 | Hypertensive heart disease | 1,094 |
| 10 | Colon and rectum cancers | 966 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Azerbaijan?
The leading cause of death in Azerbaijan is COVID-19, approximately 18,428 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Azerbaijan?
The top three causes of death in Azerbaijan are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Stroke.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Azerbaijan each year?
Approximately 18,428 people die from COVID-19 in Azerbaijan each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Azerbaijan?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 18,428 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Azerbaijan 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.