Number of deaths in Portugal today so far:
44
A person dies approximately every 266.50 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 118,336
Number of deaths per day: 324
Number of deaths per hour: 14
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 Portugal according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 12,736 |
| 2 | Stroke | 12,271 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 10,509 |
| 4 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 8,784 |
| 5 | Lower respiratory infections | 5,970 |
| 6 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 4,662 |
| 7 | Colon and rectum cancers | 4,529 |
| 8 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 4,189 |
| 9 | Diabetes mellitus | 3,341 |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 2,878 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Portugal?
The leading cause of death in Portugal is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 12,736 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Portugal?
The top three causes of death in Portugal are Ischaemic heart disease, Stroke, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Portugal each year?
Approximately 12,736 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Portugal each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.