Number of deaths in North Macedonia today so far:
24
A person dies approximately every 1,569.35 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 20,095
Number of deaths per day: 55
Number of deaths per hour: 2
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 Macedonia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 7,419 |
| 2 | Stroke | 4,172 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 3,334 |
| 4 | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis | 1,758 |
| 5 | Diabetes mellitus | 1,550 |
| 6 | Kidney diseases | 893 |
| 7 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 819 |
| 8 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 768 |
| 9 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 645 |
| 10 | Colon and rectum cancers | 564 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in North Macedonia?
The leading cause of death in North Macedonia is COVID-19, approximately 7,419 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in North Macedonia?
The top three causes of death in North Macedonia are COVID-19, Stroke, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from COVID-19 in North Macedonia each year?
Approximately 7,419 people die from COVID-19 in North Macedonia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in North Macedonia?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 7,419 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in North Macedonia that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Stroke, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.