Number of deaths in Saint Lucia today so far:
0
A person dies approximately every 20,137.93 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 1,566
Number of deaths per day: 4
Number of deaths per hour: 0
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 Saint Lucia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 484 |
| 2 | Stroke | 142 |
| 3 | Diabetes mellitus | 110 |
| 4 | Ischaemic heart disease | 78 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 72 |
| 6 | Hypertensive heart disease | 54 |
| 7 | Lower respiratory infections | 37 |
| 8 | Interpersonal violence | 36 |
| 9 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 36 |
| 10 | Prostate cancer | 31 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Saint Lucia?
The leading cause of death in Saint Lucia is COVID-19, approximately 484 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Saint Lucia?
The top three causes of death in Saint Lucia are COVID-19, Stroke, and Diabetes mellitus.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Saint Lucia each year?
Approximately 484 people die from COVID-19 in Saint Lucia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Saint Lucia?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 484 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Saint Lucia 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.