Number of deaths in Senegal today so far:
14
A person dies approximately every 309.63 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 101,849
Number of deaths per day: 279
Number of deaths per hour: 12
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 Senegal according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 10,119 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 8,724 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 8,069 |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | 6,664 |
| 5 | Preterm birth complications | 4,988 |
| 6 | Road injury | 4,052 |
| 7 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 3,621 |
| 8 | Tuberculosis | 3,506 |
| 9 | Diabetes mellitus | 3,269 |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 3,136 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Senegal?
The leading cause of death in Senegal is Stroke, approximately 10,119 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Senegal?
The top three causes of death in Senegal are Stroke, COVID-19, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from Stroke in Senegal each year?
Approximately 10,119 people die from Stroke in Senegal each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.