Number of deaths in Bosnia and Herzegovina today so far:
70
A person dies approximately every 737.98 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 42,733
Number of deaths per day: 117
Number of deaths per hour: 5
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 11,382 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 10,779 |
| 3 | Stroke | 8,990 |
| 4 | Diabetes mellitus | 2,442 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 2,113 |
| 6 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 1,642 |
| 7 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1,198 |
| 8 | Hypertensive heart disease | 1,189 |
| 9 | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis | 1,185 |
| 10 | Colon and rectum cancers | 1,157 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The leading cause of death in Bosnia and Herzegovina is COVID-19, approximately 11,382 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The top three causes of death in Bosnia and Herzegovina are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Stroke.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina each year?
Approximately 11,382 people die from COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 11,382 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Ischaemic heart disease, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.