Number of deaths in Sierra Leone today so far:
44
A person dies approximately every 444.45 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 70,955
Number of deaths per day: 194
Number of deaths per hour: 8
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 Sierra Leone according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaria | 8,734 |
| 2 | Lower respiratory infections | 7,392 |
| 3 | Stroke | 5,805 |
| 4 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 4,679 |
| 5 | Ischaemic heart disease | 4,502 |
| 6 | Tuberculosis | 4,046 |
| 7 | Preterm birth complications | 3,874 |
| 8 | HIV/AIDS | 2,548 |
| 9 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 2,246 |
| 10 | Protein-energy malnutrition | 2,028 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Sierra Leone?
The leading cause of death in Sierra Leone is Malaria, approximately 8,734 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Sierra Leone?
The top three causes of death in Sierra Leone are Malaria, Lower respiratory infections, and Stroke.
How many people die from Malaria in Sierra Leone each year?
Approximately 8,734 people die from Malaria in Sierra Leone each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.