Number of deaths in Paraguay today so far:
5
A person dies approximately every 798.91 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 39,474
Number of deaths per day: 108
Number of deaths per hour: 5
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 Paraguay according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 17,374 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 4,925 |
| 3 | Stroke | 3,124 |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | 2,740 |
| 5 | Diabetes mellitus | 2,712 |
| 6 | Road injury | 1,456 |
| 7 | Kidney diseases | 1,220 |
| 8 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 893 |
| 9 | Hypertensive heart disease | 793 |
| 10 | Preterm birth complications | 645 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Paraguay?
The leading cause of death in Paraguay is COVID-19, approximately 17,374 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Paraguay?
The top three causes of death in Paraguay are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Stroke.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Paraguay each year?
Approximately 17,374 people die from COVID-19 in Paraguay each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Paraguay?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 17,374 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Paraguay 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.