Number of deaths in Cameroon today so far:
379
A person dies approximately every 152.71 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 206,509
Number of deaths per day: 566
Number of deaths per hour: 24
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 Cameroon according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower respiratory infections | 21,231 |
| 2 | Stroke | 15,261 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 13,875 |
| 4 | Malaria | 13,697 |
| 5 | Tuberculosis | 12,908 |
| 6 | HIV/AIDS | 12,418 |
| 7 | Preterm birth complications | 11,795 |
| 8 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 10,738 |
| 9 | Ischaemic heart disease | 9,890 |
| 10 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 7,025 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Cameroon?
The leading cause of death in Cameroon is Lower respiratory infections, approximately 21,231 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Cameroon?
The top three causes of death in Cameroon are Lower respiratory infections, Stroke, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Lower respiratory infections in Cameroon each year?
Approximately 21,231 people die from Lower respiratory infections in Cameroon each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.