Number of deaths in Croatia today so far:
131
A person dies approximately every 585.83 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 53,831
Number of deaths per day: 147
Number of deaths per hour: 6
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 Croatia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 9,420 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 8,165 |
| 3 | Stroke | 4,875 |
| 4 | Diabetes mellitus | 4,050 |
| 5 | Hypertensive heart disease | 4,040 |
| 6 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 2,724 |
| 7 | Colon and rectum cancers | 2,143 |
| 8 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1,608 |
| 9 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 1,382 |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 1,351 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Croatia?
The leading cause of death in Croatia is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 9,420 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Croatia?
The top three causes of death in Croatia are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Croatia each year?
Approximately 9,420 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Croatia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.