Number of deaths in Finland today so far:
8
A person dies approximately every 524.00 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 60,183
Number of deaths per day: 165
Number of deaths per hour: 7
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 Finland according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 10,484 |
| 2 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 6,960 |
| 3 | Stroke | 4,751 |
| 4 | Hypertensive heart disease | 3,824 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 2,571 |
| 6 | Colon and rectum cancers | 1,604 |
| 7 | Pancreas cancer | 1,428 |
| 8 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1,334 |
| 9 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 1,284 |
| 10 | Falls | 1,266 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Finland?
The leading cause of death in Finland is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 10,484 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Finland?
The top three causes of death in Finland are Ischaemic heart disease, Alzheimer disease and other dementias, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Finland each year?
Approximately 10,484 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Finland each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.