Number of deaths in Kenya today so far:
246
A person dies approximately every 77.83 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 405,212
Number of deaths per day: 1,110
Number of deaths per hour: 46
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 Kenya according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuberculosis | 33,967 |
| 2 | HIV/AIDS | 22,652 |
| 3 | Lower respiratory infections | 21,247 |
| 4 | COVID-19 | 18,149 |
| 5 | Stroke | 17,189 |
| 6 | Road injury | 15,914 |
| 7 | Preterm birth complications | 14,345 |
| 8 | Malaria | 12,449 |
| 9 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 10,897 |
| 10 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 10,638 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Kenya?
The leading cause of death in Kenya is Tuberculosis, approximately 33,967 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Kenya?
The top three causes of death in Kenya are Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and Lower respiratory infections.
How many people die from Tuberculosis in Kenya each year?
Approximately 33,967 people die from Tuberculosis in Kenya each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.