Number of deaths in Maldives today so far:
2
A person dies approximately every 24,695.38 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 1,277
Number of deaths per day: 3
Number of deaths per hour: 0
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 Maldives according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 490 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 478 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 339 |
| 4 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 226 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 163 |
| 6 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 130 |
| 7 | Diabetes mellitus | 99 |
| 8 | Lower respiratory infections | 92 |
| 9 | Hypertensive heart disease | 57 |
| 10 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 42 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Maldives?
The leading cause of death in Maldives is Stroke, approximately 490 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Maldives?
The top three causes of death in Maldives are Stroke, Ischaemic heart disease, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Stroke in Maldives each year?
Approximately 490 people die from Stroke in Maldives each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.