Number of deaths in Chad today so far:
347
A person dies approximately every 140.22 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 224,906
Number of deaths per day: 616
Number of deaths per hour: 26
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 Chad according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower respiratory infections | 24,856 |
| 2 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 17,806 |
| 3 | Malaria | 16,077 |
| 4 | Preterm birth complications | 11,104 |
| 5 | Stroke | 8,422 |
| 6 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 7,496 |
| 7 | Tuberculosis | 6,565 |
| 8 | COVID-19 | 6,386 |
| 9 | Maternal conditions | 5,901 |
| 10 | Road injury | 5,355 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Chad?
The leading cause of death in Chad is Lower respiratory infections, approximately 24,856 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Chad?
The top three causes of death in Chad are Lower respiratory infections, Diarrhoeal diseases, and Malaria.
How many people die from Lower respiratory infections in Chad each year?
Approximately 24,856 people die from Lower respiratory infections in Chad each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.