Number of deaths in North Korea today so far:
518
A person dies approximately every 119.14 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 264,688
Number of deaths per day: 725
Number of deaths per hour: 30
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 North Korea according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 57,669 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 35,691 |
| 3 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 30,829 |
| 4 | Tuberculosis | 22,855 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 13,689 |
| 6 | Road injury | 11,281 |
| 7 | Hypertensive heart disease | 7,393 |
| 8 | Liver cancer | 6,148 |
| 9 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 5,777 |
| 10 | Lower respiratory infections | 5,697 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in North Korea?
The leading cause of death in North Korea is Stroke, approximately 57,669 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in North Korea?
The top three causes of death in North Korea are Stroke, Ischaemic heart disease, and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How many people die from Stroke in North Korea each year?
Approximately 57,669 people die from Stroke in North Korea each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.