Number of deaths in Eswatini today so far:
12
A person dies approximately every 3,236.45 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 9,744
Number of deaths per day: 27
Number of deaths per hour: 1
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 Eswatini according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HIV/AIDS | 2,823 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 2,150 |
| 3 | Tuberculosis | 993 |
| 4 | Stroke | 904 |
| 5 | Lower respiratory infections | 883 |
| 6 | Diabetes mellitus | 756 |
| 7 | Ischaemic heart disease | 645 |
| 8 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 416 |
| 9 | Kidney diseases | 383 |
| 10 | Hypertensive heart disease | 352 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Eswatini?
The leading cause of death in Eswatini is HIV/AIDS, approximately 2,823 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Eswatini?
The top three causes of death in Eswatini are HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and Tuberculosis.
How many people die from HIV/AIDS in Eswatini each year?
Approximately 2,823 people die from HIV/AIDS in Eswatini each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.