Number of deaths in Estonia today so far:
28
A person dies approximately every 1,905.50 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 16,550
Number of deaths per day: 45
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 Estonia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypertensive heart disease | 3,375 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 3,134 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 1,846 |
| 4 | Stroke | 1,143 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 631 |
| 6 | Colon and rectum cancers | 530 |
| 7 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 496 |
| 8 | Lower respiratory infections | 357 |
| 9 | Diabetes mellitus | 282 |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 275 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Estonia?
The leading cause of death in Estonia is Hypertensive heart disease, approximately 3,375 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Estonia?
The top three causes of death in Estonia are Hypertensive heart disease, Ischaemic heart disease, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Hypertensive heart disease in Estonia each year?
Approximately 3,375 people die from Hypertensive heart disease in Estonia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.