Number of deaths in Ethiopia today so far:
1,537
A person dies approximately every 40.14 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 785,724
Number of deaths per day: 2,153
Number of deaths per hour: 90
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 Ethiopia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower respiratory infections | 62,966 |
| 2 | Preterm birth complications | 45,600 |
| 3 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 44,451 |
| 4 | COVID-19 | 41,903 |
| 5 | Stroke | 39,169 |
| 6 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 32,975 |
| 7 | Ischaemic heart disease | 27,046 |
| 8 | Road injury | 23,269 |
| 9 | Tuberculosis | 22,807 |
| 10 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 21,380 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Ethiopia?
The leading cause of death in Ethiopia is Lower respiratory infections, approximately 62,966 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Ethiopia?
The top three causes of death in Ethiopia are Lower respiratory infections, Preterm birth complications, and Diarrhoeal diseases.
How many people die from Lower respiratory infections in Ethiopia each year?
Approximately 62,966 people die from Lower respiratory infections in Ethiopia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.