Number of deaths in Mexico today so far:
348
A person dies approximately every 38.04 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 829,063
Number of deaths per day: 2,271
Number of deaths per hour: 95
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 Mexico according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 350,917 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 146,918 |
| 3 | Diabetes mellitus | 93,238 |
| 4 | Kidney diseases | 37,217 |
| 5 | Interpersonal violence | 36,942 |
| 6 | Stroke | 30,543 |
| 7 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 27,782 |
| 8 | Lower respiratory infections | 20,925 |
| 9 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 17,457 |
| 10 | Hypertensive heart disease | 16,580 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Mexico?
The leading cause of death in Mexico is COVID-19, approximately 350,917 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Mexico?
The top three causes of death in Mexico are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Diabetes mellitus.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Mexico each year?
Approximately 350,917 people die from COVID-19 in Mexico each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Mexico?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 350,917 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Mexico that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Ischaemic heart disease, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.