Number of deaths in Mali today so far:
388
A person dies approximately every 149.41 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 211,065
Number of deaths per day: 578
Number of deaths per hour: 24
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 Mali according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaria | 21,671 |
| 2 | Lower respiratory infections | 20,513 |
| 3 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 13,684 |
| 4 | Preterm birth complications | 13,409 |
| 5 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 8,732 |
| 6 | Stroke | 8,634 |
| 7 | COVID-19 | 6,482 |
| 8 | HIV/AIDS | 5,588 |
| 9 | Protein-energy malnutrition | 5,554 |
| 10 | Ischaemic heart disease | 5,006 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Mali?
The leading cause of death in Mali is Malaria, approximately 21,671 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Mali?
The top three causes of death in Mali are Malaria, Lower respiratory infections, and Diarrhoeal diseases.
How many people die from Malaria in Mali each year?
Approximately 21,671 people die from Malaria in Mali each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.