Number of deaths in Romania today so far:
37
A person dies approximately every 122.24 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 257,985
Number of deaths per day: 707
Number of deaths per hour: 29
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 Romania according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 70,896 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 62,113 |
| 3 | Stroke | 48,080 |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | 11,247 |
| 5 | Hypertensive heart disease | 10,732 |
| 6 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 10,245 |
| 7 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 9,648 |
| 8 | Colon and rectum cancers | 7,055 |
| 9 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 7,003 |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 5,995 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Romania?
The leading cause of death in Romania is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 70,896 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Romania?
The top three causes of death in Romania are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Romania each year?
Approximately 70,896 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Romania each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.