Number of deaths in Guinea today so far:
131
A person dies approximately every 233.82 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 134,872
Number of deaths per day: 370
Number of deaths per hour: 15
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 Guinea according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower respiratory infections | 16,944 |
| 2 | Malaria | 11,343 |
| 3 | Stroke | 9,111 |
| 4 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 8,744 |
| 5 | Preterm birth complications | 6,556 |
| 6 | Ischaemic heart disease | 6,042 |
| 7 | Road injury | 5,533 |
| 8 | HIV/AIDS | 4,226 |
| 9 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 4,090 |
| 10 | COVID-19 | 3,683 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Guinea?
The leading cause of death in Guinea is Lower respiratory infections, approximately 16,944 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Guinea?
The top three causes of death in Guinea are Lower respiratory infections, Malaria, and Stroke.
How many people die from Lower respiratory infections in Guinea each year?
Approximately 16,944 people die from Lower respiratory infections in Guinea each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.