Number of deaths in Nicaragua today so far:
79
A person dies approximately every 983.50 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 32,065
Number of deaths per day: 88
Number of deaths per hour: 4
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 Nicaragua according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 10,712 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 3,493 |
| 3 | Kidney diseases | 1,710 |
| 4 | Diabetes mellitus | 1,364 |
| 5 | Road injury | 939 |
| 6 | Stroke | 766 |
| 7 | Hypertensive heart disease | 764 |
| 8 | Interpersonal violence | 638 |
| 9 | Congenital anomalies | 575 |
| 10 | Lower respiratory infections | 537 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Nicaragua?
The leading cause of death in Nicaragua is COVID-19, approximately 10,712 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Nicaragua?
The top three causes of death in Nicaragua are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Kidney diseases.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Nicaragua each year?
Approximately 10,712 people die from COVID-19 in Nicaragua each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Nicaragua?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 10,712 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Nicaragua 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.