Number of deaths in Somalia today so far:
25
A person dies approximately every 170.30 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 185,176
Number of deaths per day: 507
Number of deaths per hour: 21
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 Somalia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower respiratory infections | 30,451 |
| 2 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 21,252 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 17,390 |
| 4 | Tuberculosis | 12,710 |
| 5 | Preterm birth complications | 11,907 |
| 6 | Stroke | 10,050 |
| 7 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 8,077 |
| 8 | Measles | 6,655 |
| 9 | Protein-energy malnutrition | 5,836 |
| 10 | Meningitis | 5,678 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Somalia?
The leading cause of death in Somalia is Lower respiratory infections, approximately 30,451 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Somalia?
The top three causes of death in Somalia are Lower respiratory infections, Diarrhoeal diseases, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Lower respiratory infections in Somalia each year?
Approximately 30,451 people die from Lower respiratory infections in Somalia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.