Number of deaths in Belgium today so far:
281
A person dies approximately every 272.64 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 115,668
Number of deaths per day: 317
Number of deaths per hour: 13
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 Belgium according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 11,687 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 10,370 |
| 3 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 7,643 |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | 6,884 |
| 5 | Stroke | 6,621 |
| 6 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 6,104 |
| 7 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 5,921 |
| 8 | Colon and rectum cancers | 2,984 |
| 9 | Kidney diseases | 2,599 |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 2,405 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Belgium?
The leading cause of death in Belgium is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 11,687 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Belgium?
The top three causes of death in Belgium are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Alzheimer disease and other dementias.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Belgium each year?
Approximately 11,687 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Belgium each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.