Number of deaths in Colombia today so far:
161
A person dies approximately every 106.29 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 296,701
Number of deaths per day: 813
Number of deaths per hour: 34
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 Colombia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 94,111 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 60,925 |
| 3 | Stroke | 19,060 |
| 4 | Interpersonal violence | 18,907 |
| 5 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 13,539 |
| 6 | Lower respiratory infections | 11,709 |
| 7 | Road injury | 8,583 |
| 8 | Diabetes mellitus | 7,922 |
| 9 | Hypertensive heart disease | 7,616 |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 6,415 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Colombia?
The leading cause of death in Colombia is COVID-19, approximately 94,111 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Colombia?
The top three causes of death in Colombia are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Stroke.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Colombia each year?
Approximately 94,111 people die from COVID-19 in Colombia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Colombia?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 94,111 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Colombia 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.