Number of deaths in Thailand today so far:
1,586
A person dies approximately every 48.24 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 653,785
Number of deaths per day: 1,791
Number of deaths per hour: 75
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 Thailand according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 69,324 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 50,053 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 49,472 |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | 34,035 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 31,735 |
| 6 | Liver cancer | 27,184 |
| 7 | Diabetes mellitus | 24,840 |
| 8 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 24,252 |
| 9 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 21,242 |
| 10 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 20,411 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Thailand?
The leading cause of death in Thailand is Stroke, approximately 69,324 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Thailand?
The top three causes of death in Thailand are Stroke, COVID-19, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from Stroke in Thailand each year?
Approximately 69,324 people die from Stroke in Thailand each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.