Number of deaths in Egypt today so far:
1,594
A person dies approximately every 48.00 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 656,944
Number of deaths per day: 1,800
Number of deaths per hour: 75
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 Egypt according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 150,987 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 150,218 |
| 3 | Stroke | 70,622 |
| 4 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 46,557 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 31,628 |
| 6 | Liver cancer | 28,680 |
| 7 | Diabetes mellitus | 26,687 |
| 8 | Hypertensive heart disease | 25,359 |
| 9 | Lower respiratory infections | 20,662 |
| 10 | Congenital anomalies | 14,987 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Egypt?
The leading cause of death in Egypt is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 150,987 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Egypt?
The top three causes of death in Egypt are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Egypt each year?
Approximately 150,987 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Egypt each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.