Number of deaths in Grenada today so far:
1
A person dies approximately every 30,177.99 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 1,045
Number of deaths per day: 3
Number of deaths per hour: 0
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 Grenada according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 395 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 153 |
| 3 | Stroke | 114 |
| 4 | Diabetes mellitus | 74 |
| 5 | Lower respiratory infections | 55 |
| 6 | Prostate cancer | 52 |
| 7 | Kidney diseases | 42 |
| 8 | Hypertensive heart disease | 35 |
| 9 | Colon and rectum cancers | 22 |
| 10 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 18 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Grenada?
The leading cause of death in Grenada is COVID-19, approximately 395 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Grenada?
The top three causes of death in Grenada are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Stroke.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Grenada each year?
Approximately 395 people die from COVID-19 in Grenada each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Grenada?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 395 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Grenada that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Ischaemic heart disease, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.