Number of deaths in Spain today so far:
915
A person dies approximately every 69.25 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 455,404
Number of deaths per day: 1,248
Number of deaths per hour: 52
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 Spain according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 50,349 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 41,610 |
| 3 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 35,516 |
| 4 | Stroke | 28,037 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 23,174 |
| 6 | Colon and rectum cancers | 16,740 |
| 7 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 15,164 |
| 8 | Kidney diseases | 11,719 |
| 9 | Hypertensive heart disease | 9,908 |
| 10 | Diabetes mellitus | 8,667 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Spain?
The leading cause of death in Spain is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 50,349 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Spain?
The top three causes of death in Spain are Ischaemic heart disease, COVID-19, and Alzheimer disease and other dementias.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Spain each year?
Approximately 50,349 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Spain each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.