Number of deaths in Madagascar today so far:
158
A person dies approximately every 132.05 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 238,824
Number of deaths per day: 654
Number of deaths per hour: 27
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 Madagascar according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 23,654 |
| 2 | Lower respiratory infections | 22,727 |
| 3 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 15,583 |
| 4 | Tuberculosis | 14,250 |
| 5 | Malaria | 14,192 |
| 6 | Ischaemic heart disease | 11,530 |
| 7 | COVID-19 | 11,309 |
| 8 | Preterm birth complications | 10,632 |
| 9 | Hypertensive heart disease | 8,116 |
| 10 | Road injury | 7,131 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Madagascar?
The leading cause of death in Madagascar is Stroke, approximately 23,654 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Madagascar?
The top three causes of death in Madagascar are Stroke, Lower respiratory infections, and Diarrhoeal diseases.
How many people die from Stroke in Madagascar each year?
Approximately 23,654 people die from Stroke in Madagascar each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.