Number of deaths in Latvia today so far:
4
A person dies approximately every 1,149.52 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 27,434
Number of deaths per day: 75
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 Latvia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 7,840 |
| 2 | Stroke | 5,496 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 4,231 |
| 4 | Hypertensive heart disease | 1,709 |
| 5 | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis | 1,119 |
| 6 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 934 |
| 7 | Colon and rectum cancers | 694 |
| 8 | Diabetes mellitus | 659 |
| 9 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 611 |
| 10 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 519 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Latvia?
The leading cause of death in Latvia is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 7,840 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Latvia?
The top three causes of death in Latvia are Ischaemic heart disease, Stroke, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Latvia each year?
Approximately 7,840 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Latvia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.