Number of deaths in Brazil today so far:
2,818
A person dies approximately every 20.58 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 1,532,002
Number of deaths per day: 4,197
Number of deaths per hour: 175
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 Brazil according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 468,623 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 183,167 |
| 3 | Stroke | 136,781 |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | 81,980 |
| 5 | Interpersonal violence | 68,560 |
| 6 | Diabetes mellitus | 66,122 |
| 7 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 53,233 |
| 8 | Kidney diseases | 51,558 |
| 9 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 39,877 |
| 10 | Road injury | 33,411 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Brazil?
The leading cause of death in Brazil is COVID-19, approximately 468,623 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Brazil?
The top three causes of death in Brazil are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Stroke.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Brazil each year?
Approximately 468,623 people die from COVID-19 in Brazil each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Brazil?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 468,623 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Brazil 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.