Number of deaths in Georgia today so far:
88
A person dies approximately every 700.32 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 45,031
Number of deaths per day: 123
Number of deaths per hour: 5
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 Georgia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 13,547 |
| 2 | Stroke | 12,788 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 8,224 |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | 3,046 |
| 5 | Hypertensive heart disease | 2,697 |
| 6 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 1,237 |
| 7 | Diabetes mellitus | 1,197 |
| 8 | Breast cancer | 887 |
| 9 | Colon and rectum cancers | 746 |
| 10 | Stomach cancer | 616 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Georgia?
The leading cause of death in Georgia is COVID-19, approximately 13,547 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Georgia?
The top three causes of death in Georgia are COVID-19, Stroke, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Georgia each year?
Approximately 13,547 people die from COVID-19 in Georgia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Georgia?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 13,547 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Georgia that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Stroke, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.