Number of deaths in China today so far:
1,712
A person dies approximately every 2.70 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 11,678,348
Number of deaths per day: 31,995
Number of deaths per hour: 1,333
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 China according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 2,525,256 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 1,947,309 |
| 3 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1,269,867 |
| 4 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 774,807 |
| 5 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 506,698 |
| 6 | Stomach cancer | 424,377 |
| 7 | Hypertensive heart disease | 327,579 |
| 8 | Oesophagus cancer | 281,168 |
| 9 | Colon and rectum cancers | 264,987 |
| 10 | Road injury | 247,246 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in China?
The leading cause of death in China is Stroke, approximately 2,525,256 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in China?
The top three causes of death in China are Stroke, Ischaemic heart disease, and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How many people die from Stroke in China each year?
Approximately 2,525,256 people die from Stroke in China each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.