Number of deaths in Singapore today so far:
58
A person dies approximately every 1,055.88 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 29,867
Number of deaths per day: 82
Number of deaths per hour: 3
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 Singapore according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 5,225 |
| 2 | Lower respiratory infections | 4,497 |
| 3 | Stroke | 1,545 |
| 4 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 1,320 |
| 5 | Colon and rectum cancers | 1,110 |
| 6 | Kidney diseases | 891 |
| 7 | Hypertensive heart disease | 860 |
| 8 | COVID-19 | 781 |
| 9 | Liver cancer | 651 |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 588 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Singapore?
The leading cause of death in Singapore is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 5,225 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Singapore?
The top three causes of death in Singapore are Ischaemic heart disease, Lower respiratory infections, and Stroke.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Singapore each year?
Approximately 5,225 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Singapore each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.