Number of deaths in Bahamas today so far:
9
A person dies approximately every 8,811.40 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 3,579
Number of deaths per day: 10
Number of deaths per hour: 0
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 Bahamas according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 943 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 375 |
| 3 | Hypertensive heart disease | 305 |
| 4 | Stroke | 279 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 193 |
| 6 | Diabetes mellitus | 189 |
| 7 | Interpersonal violence | 179 |
| 8 | Lower respiratory infections | 115 |
| 9 | Prostate cancer | 112 |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 106 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Bahamas?
The leading cause of death in Bahamas is COVID-19, approximately 943 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Bahamas?
The top three causes of death in Bahamas are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Hypertensive heart disease.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Bahamas each year?
Approximately 943 people die from COVID-19 in Bahamas each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Bahamas?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 943 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Bahamas 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.