Number of deaths in Fiji today so far:
7
A person dies approximately every 3,569.84 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 8,834
Number of deaths per day: 24
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 Fiji according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diabetes mellitus | 1,731 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 1,600 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 1,419 |
| 4 | Stroke | 725 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 297 |
| 6 | Lower respiratory infections | 214 |
| 7 | Asthma | 208 |
| 8 | Breast cancer | 194 |
| 9 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 187 |
| 10 | Hypertensive heart disease | 145 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Fiji?
The leading cause of death in Fiji is Diabetes mellitus, approximately 1,731 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Fiji?
The top three causes of death in Fiji are Diabetes mellitus, Ischaemic heart disease, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Diabetes mellitus in Fiji each year?
Approximately 1,731 people die from Diabetes mellitus in Fiji each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.