Number of deaths in Belize today so far:
2
A person dies approximately every 15,242.15 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 2,069
Number of deaths per day: 6
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 Belize according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 291 |
| 2 | Interpersonal violence | 160 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 143 |
| 4 | Diabetes mellitus | 138 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 119 |
| 6 | Stroke | 118 |
| 7 | HIV/AIDS | 107 |
| 8 | Road injury | 73 |
| 9 | Lower respiratory infections | 66 |
| 10 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 58 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Belize?
The leading cause of death in Belize is COVID-19, approximately 291 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Belize?
The top three causes of death in Belize are COVID-19, Interpersonal violence, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Belize each year?
Approximately 291 people die from COVID-19 in Belize each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Belize?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 291 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Belize that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Interpersonal violence, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.