Number of deaths in Kuwait today so far:
7
A person dies approximately every 3,492.36 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 9,030
Number of deaths per day: 25
Number of deaths per hour: 1
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 Kuwait according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 2,794 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 2,702 |
| 3 | Stroke | 623 |
| 4 | Diabetes mellitus | 475 |
| 5 | Road injury | 468 |
| 6 | Lower respiratory infections | 406 |
| 7 | Kidney diseases | 283 |
| 8 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 266 |
| 9 | Congenital anomalies | 254 |
| 10 | Hypertensive heart disease | 247 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Kuwait?
The leading cause of death in Kuwait is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 2,794 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Kuwait?
The top three causes of death in Kuwait are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Kuwait each year?
Approximately 2,794 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Kuwait each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.