Number of deaths in Guatemala today so far:
12
A person dies approximately every 352.53 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 89,455
Number of deaths per day: 245
Number of deaths per hour: 10
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 Guatemala according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 28,167 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 7,320 |
| 3 | Diabetes mellitus | 6,748 |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | 6,142 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 5,264 |
| 6 | Interpersonal violence | 4,819 |
| 7 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 4,670 |
| 8 | Stroke | 3,632 |
| 9 | Road injury | 2,310 |
| 10 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 2,235 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Guatemala?
The leading cause of death in Guatemala is COVID-19, approximately 28,167 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Guatemala?
The top three causes of death in Guatemala are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Diabetes mellitus.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Guatemala each year?
Approximately 28,167 people die from COVID-19 in Guatemala each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Guatemala?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 28,167 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Guatemala 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.