Number of deaths in Mozambique today so far:
32
A person dies approximately every 131.81 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 239,246
Number of deaths per day: 655
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 Mozambique according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HIV/AIDS | 52,682 |
| 2 | Stroke | 25,773 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 25,499 |
| 4 | Malaria | 24,457 |
| 5 | Preterm birth complications | 17,299 |
| 6 | Lower respiratory infections | 17,108 |
| 7 | Tuberculosis | 14,303 |
| 8 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 11,255 |
| 9 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 7,609 |
| 10 | Hypertensive heart disease | 6,871 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Mozambique?
The leading cause of death in Mozambique is HIV/AIDS, approximately 52,682 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Mozambique?
The top three causes of death in Mozambique are HIV/AIDS, Stroke, and COVID-19.
How many people die from HIV/AIDS in Mozambique each year?
Approximately 52,682 people die from HIV/AIDS in Mozambique each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.