Number of deaths in Bangladesh today so far:
1,046
A person dies approximately every 35.04 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 899,880
Number of deaths per day: 2,465
Number of deaths per hour: 103
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 Bangladesh according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 139,371 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 102,020 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 80,793 |
| 4 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 53,041 |
| 5 | Tuberculosis | 44,484 |
| 6 | Diabetes mellitus | 32,682 |
| 7 | Road injury | 32,057 |
| 8 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 31,727 |
| 9 | Lower respiratory infections | 27,996 |
| 10 | Preterm birth complications | 27,319 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Bangladesh?
The leading cause of death in Bangladesh is Stroke, approximately 139,371 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Bangladesh?
The top three causes of death in Bangladesh are Stroke, Ischaemic heart disease, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Stroke in Bangladesh each year?
Approximately 139,371 people die from Stroke in Bangladesh each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.