Number of deaths in Switzerland today so far:
10
A person dies approximately every 419.68 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 75,143
Number of deaths per day: 206
Number of deaths per hour: 9
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 Switzerland according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 9,861 |
| 2 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 6,588 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 6,560 |
| 4 | Stroke | 3,971 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 3,565 |
| 6 | Hypertensive heart disease | 2,686 |
| 7 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 2,412 |
| 8 | Falls | 1,900 |
| 9 | Colon and rectum cancers | 1,858 |
| 10 | Pancreas cancer | 1,732 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Switzerland?
The leading cause of death in Switzerland is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 9,861 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Switzerland?
The top three causes of death in Switzerland are Ischaemic heart disease, Alzheimer disease and other dementias, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Switzerland each year?
Approximately 9,861 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Switzerland each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.