Number of deaths in Libya today so far:
67
A person dies approximately every 752.52 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 41,907
Number of deaths per day: 115
Number of deaths per hour: 5
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 Libya according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 7,572 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 6,362 |
| 3 | Stroke | 3,175 |
| 4 | Road injury | 2,512 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 1,973 |
| 6 | Hypertensive heart disease | 1,393 |
| 7 | Diabetes mellitus | 1,122 |
| 8 | Tuberculosis | 1,005 |
| 9 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 947 |
| 10 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 896 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Libya?
The leading cause of death in Libya is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 7,572 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Libya?
The top three causes of death in Libya are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Libya each year?
Approximately 7,572 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Libya each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.