Number of deaths in Timor Leste today so far:
10
A person dies approximately every 3,105.16 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 10,156
Number of deaths per day: 28
Number of deaths per hour: 1
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 Timor Leste according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuberculosis | 1,695 |
| 2 | Stroke | 1,253 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 1,055 |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | 646 |
| 5 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 333 |
| 6 | Preterm birth complications | 331 |
| 7 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 247 |
| 8 | Hypertensive heart disease | 234 |
| 9 | Kidney diseases | 229 |
| 10 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 201 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Timor Leste?
The leading cause of death in Timor Leste is Tuberculosis, approximately 1,695 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Timor Leste?
The top three causes of death in Timor Leste are Tuberculosis, Stroke, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from Tuberculosis in Timor Leste each year?
Approximately 1,695 people die from Tuberculosis in Timor Leste each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.