Number of deaths in Nigeria today so far:
5,562
A person dies approximately every 11.49 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 2,745,394
Number of deaths per day: 7,522
Number of deaths per hour: 313
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 Nigeria according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower respiratory infections | 208,620 |
| 2 | Malaria | 195,846 |
| 3 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 162,666 |
| 4 | Tuberculosis | 134,233 |
| 5 | Ischaemic heart disease | 78,762 |
| 6 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 78,413 |
| 7 | Stroke | 77,529 |
| 8 | Preterm birth complications | 55,843 |
| 9 | Maternal conditions | 52,283 |
| 10 | HIV/AIDS | 46,233 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Nigeria?
The leading cause of death in Nigeria is Lower respiratory infections, approximately 208,620 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Nigeria?
The top three causes of death in Nigeria are Lower respiratory infections, Malaria, and Diarrhoeal diseases.
How many people die from Lower respiratory infections in Nigeria each year?
Approximately 208,620 people die from Lower respiratory infections in Nigeria each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.