Number of deaths in Ghana today so far:
33
A person dies approximately every 130.69 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 241,311
Number of deaths per day: 661
Number of deaths per hour: 28
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 Ghana according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 25,253 |
| 2 | Tuberculosis | 16,780 |
| 3 | Lower respiratory infections | 15,086 |
| 4 | Ischaemic heart disease | 12,989 |
| 5 | Malaria | 12,050 |
| 6 | HIV/AIDS | 11,540 |
| 7 | Road injury | 8,961 |
| 8 | Preterm birth complications | 8,865 |
| 9 | COVID-19 | 8,469 |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 7,054 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Ghana?
The leading cause of death in Ghana is Stroke, approximately 25,253 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Ghana?
The top three causes of death in Ghana are Stroke, Tuberculosis, and Lower respiratory infections.
How many people die from Stroke in Ghana each year?
Approximately 25,253 people die from Stroke in Ghana each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.