Number of deaths in Burundi today so far:
116
A person dies approximately every 336.55 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 93,704
Number of deaths per day: 257
Number of deaths per hour: 11
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 Burundi according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower respiratory infections | 8,364 |
| 2 | Malaria | 7,968 |
| 3 | Stroke | 6,211 |
| 4 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 5,871 |
| 5 | Preterm birth complications | 4,588 |
| 6 | Ischaemic heart disease | 3,841 |
| 7 | Tuberculosis | 3,158 |
| 8 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 2,687 |
| 9 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 2,649 |
| 10 | Diabetes mellitus | 2,116 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Burundi?
The leading cause of death in Burundi is Lower respiratory infections, approximately 8,364 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Burundi?
The top three causes of death in Burundi are Lower respiratory infections, Malaria, and Stroke.
How many people die from Lower respiratory infections in Burundi each year?
Approximately 8,364 people die from Lower respiratory infections in Burundi each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.