Number of deaths in Greece today so far:
83
A person dies approximately every 250.19 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 126,046
Number of deaths per day: 345
Number of deaths per hour: 14
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 Greece according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 25,769 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 17,420 |
| 3 | Stroke | 15,976 |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | 7,349 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 6,872 |
| 6 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 5,643 |
| 7 | Kidney diseases | 5,305 |
| 8 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 5,166 |
| 9 | Hypertensive heart disease | 4,651 |
| 10 | Colon and rectum cancers | 3,367 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Greece?
The leading cause of death in Greece is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 25,769 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Greece?
The top three causes of death in Greece are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Greece each year?
Approximately 25,769 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Greece each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.