Number of deaths in Equatorial Guinea today so far:
2
A person dies approximately every 2,122.49 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 14,858
Number of deaths per day: 41
Number of deaths per hour: 2
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 Equatorial Guinea according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HIV/AIDS | 2,896 |
| 2 | Tuberculosis | 1,951 |
| 3 | Lower respiratory infections | 1,225 |
| 4 | Ischaemic heart disease | 930 |
| 5 | Malaria | 910 |
| 6 | Preterm birth complications | 758 |
| 7 | Stroke | 693 |
| 8 | Diabetes mellitus | 479 |
| 9 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 462 |
| 10 | COVID-19 | 441 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Equatorial Guinea?
The leading cause of death in Equatorial Guinea is HIV/AIDS, approximately 2,896 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Equatorial Guinea?
The top three causes of death in Equatorial Guinea are HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Lower respiratory infections.
How many people die from HIV/AIDS in Equatorial Guinea each year?
Approximately 2,896 people die from HIV/AIDS in Equatorial Guinea each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.