Number of deaths in Barbados today so far:
2
A person dies approximately every 10,912.11 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 2,890
Number of deaths per day: 8
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 Barbados according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 276 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 251 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 240 |
| 4 | Diabetes mellitus | 233 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 107 |
| 6 | Prostate cancer | 102 |
| 7 | Breast cancer | 93 |
| 8 | Lower respiratory infections | 92 |
| 9 | Colon and rectum cancers | 89 |
| 10 | Skin diseases | 66 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Barbados?
The leading cause of death in Barbados is Stroke, approximately 276 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Barbados?
The top three causes of death in Barbados are Stroke, COVID-19, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from Stroke in Barbados each year?
Approximately 276 people die from Stroke in Barbados each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.