Number of deaths in Bahrain today so far:
7
A person dies approximately every 8,642.37 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 3,649
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 Bahrain according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 1,086 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 885 |
| 3 | Diabetes mellitus | 862 |
| 4 | Stroke | 506 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 348 |
| 6 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 211 |
| 7 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 165 |
| 8 | Hypertensive heart disease | 149 |
| 9 | Road injury | 136 |
| 10 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 122 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Bahrain?
The leading cause of death in Bahrain is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 1,086 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Bahrain?
The top three causes of death in Bahrain are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Diabetes mellitus.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Bahrain each year?
Approximately 1,086 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Bahrain each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.