Number of deaths in Ivory Coast today so far:
34
A person dies approximately every 129.81 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 242,931
Number of deaths per day: 666
Number of deaths per hour: 28
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 Ivory Coast according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower respiratory infections | 19,454 |
| 2 | Preterm birth complications | 15,204 |
| 3 | Stroke | 14,460 |
| 4 | Malaria | 13,045 |
| 5 | HIV/AIDS | 12,432 |
| 6 | Ischaemic heart disease | 11,474 |
| 7 | COVID-19 | 9,497 |
| 8 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 9,433 |
| 9 | Tuberculosis | 9,133 |
| 10 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 8,862 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Ivory Coast?
The leading cause of death in Ivory Coast is Lower respiratory infections, approximately 19,454 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Ivory Coast?
The top three causes of death in Ivory Coast are Lower respiratory infections, Preterm birth complications, and Stroke.
How many people die from Lower respiratory infections in Ivory Coast each year?
Approximately 19,454 people die from Lower respiratory infections in Ivory Coast each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.