Number of deaths in Germany today so far:
564
A person dies approximately every 30.28 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 1,041,599
Number of deaths per day: 2,854
Number of deaths per hour: 119
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 Germany according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 173,391 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 75,945 |
| 3 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 65,731 |
| 4 | Stroke | 59,914 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 48,085 |
| 6 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 43,105 |
| 7 | Hypertensive heart disease | 41,016 |
| 8 | Colon and rectum cancers | 27,370 |
| 9 | Kidney diseases | 27,268 |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 21,569 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Germany?
The leading cause of death in Germany is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 173,391 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Germany?
The top three causes of death in Germany are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Alzheimer disease and other dementias.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Germany each year?
Approximately 173,391 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Germany each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.