Number of deaths in Tanzania today so far:
53
A person dies approximately every 80.40 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 392,220
Number of deaths per day: 1,075
Number of deaths per hour: 45
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 Tanzania according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower respiratory infections | 30,317 |
| 2 | Malaria | 28,110 |
| 3 | Tuberculosis | 27,794 |
| 4 | HIV/AIDS | 26,286 |
| 5 | Stroke | 23,105 |
| 6 | Ischaemic heart disease | 21,192 |
| 7 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 21,048 |
| 8 | Preterm birth complications | 17,942 |
| 9 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 14,199 |
| 10 | Road injury | 10,764 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Tanzania?
The leading cause of death in Tanzania is Lower respiratory infections, approximately 30,317 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Tanzania?
The top three causes of death in Tanzania are Lower respiratory infections, Malaria, and Tuberculosis.
How many people die from Lower respiratory infections in Tanzania each year?
Approximately 30,317 people die from Lower respiratory infections in Tanzania each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.