Number of deaths in Lithuania today so far:
87
A person dies approximately every 788.32 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 40,004
Number of deaths per day: 110
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 Lithuania according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 14,883 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 7,041 |
| 3 | Stroke | 5,550 |
| 4 | Hypertensive heart disease | 2,191 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 1,116 |
| 6 | Colon and rectum cancers | 979 |
| 7 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 855 |
| 8 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 737 |
| 9 | Diabetes mellitus | 665 |
| 10 | Stomach cancer | 661 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Lithuania?
The leading cause of death in Lithuania is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 14,883 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Lithuania?
The top three causes of death in Lithuania are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Lithuania each year?
Approximately 14,883 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Lithuania each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.