Number of deaths in Russia today so far:
2,555
A person dies approximately every 16.90 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 1,865,750
Number of deaths per day: 5,112
Number of deaths per hour: 213
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 Russia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 585,552 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 494,026 |
| 3 | Stroke | 301,024 |
| 4 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 52,584 |
| 5 | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis | 51,295 |
| 6 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 50,151 |
| 7 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 45,169 |
| 8 | Colon and rectum cancers | 41,143 |
| 9 | Diabetes mellitus | 37,653 |
| 10 | HIV/AIDS | 31,021 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Russia?
The leading cause of death in Russia is COVID-19, approximately 585,552 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Russia?
The top three causes of death in Russia are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Stroke.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Russia each year?
Approximately 585,552 people die from COVID-19 in Russia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Russia?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 585,552 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Russia 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.