Number of deaths in Jamaica today so far:
15
A person dies approximately every 1,353.59 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 23,298
Number of deaths per day: 64
Number of deaths per hour: 3
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 Jamaica according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 3,516 |
| 2 | Diabetes mellitus | 2,669 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 2,215 |
| 4 | Ischaemic heart disease | 2,106 |
| 5 | Interpersonal violence | 1,473 |
| 6 | Hypertensive heart disease | 1,225 |
| 7 | Kidney diseases | 1,104 |
| 8 | HIV/AIDS | 1,077 |
| 9 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 678 |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 614 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Jamaica?
The leading cause of death in Jamaica is Stroke, approximately 3,516 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Jamaica?
The top three causes of death in Jamaica are Stroke, Diabetes mellitus, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Stroke in Jamaica each year?
Approximately 3,516 people die from Stroke in Jamaica each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.