Number of deaths in Ireland today so far:
73
A person dies approximately every 848.31 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 37,175
Number of deaths per day: 102
Number of deaths per hour: 4
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 Ireland according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 5,489 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 3,483 |
| 3 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 2,668 |
| 4 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 2,228 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 2,068 |
| 6 | Stroke | 1,841 |
| 7 | Lower respiratory infections | 1,545 |
| 8 | Colon and rectum cancers | 1,163 |
| 9 | Breast cancer | 861 |
| 10 | Prostate cancer | 706 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Ireland?
The leading cause of death in Ireland is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 5,489 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Ireland?
The top three causes of death in Ireland are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Alzheimer disease and other dementias.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Ireland each year?
Approximately 5,489 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Ireland each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.