Number of deaths in India today so far:
24,079
A person dies approximately every 3.25 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 9,717,146
Number of deaths per day: 26,622
Number of deaths per hour: 1,109
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 India according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 3,207,584 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 1,607,782 |
| 3 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1,022,184 |
| 4 | Stroke | 775,815 |
| 5 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 497,671 |
| 6 | Lower respiratory infections | 402,635 |
| 7 | Tuberculosis | 368,973 |
| 8 | Diabetes mellitus | 334,876 |
| 9 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 273,937 |
| 10 | Falls | 240,130 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in India?
The leading cause of death in India is COVID-19, approximately 3,207,584 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in India?
The top three causes of death in India are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How many people die from COVID-19 in India each year?
Approximately 3,207,584 people die from COVID-19 in India each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in India?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 3,207,584 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in India 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.