Number of deaths in Togo today so far:
118
A person dies approximately every 426.26 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 73,983
Number of deaths per day: 203
Number of deaths per hour: 8
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 Togo according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower respiratory infections | 7,096 |
| 2 | Stroke | 6,237 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 4,282 |
| 4 | Malaria | 3,828 |
| 5 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 3,685 |
| 6 | Preterm birth complications | 3,203 |
| 7 | HIV/AIDS | 2,754 |
| 8 | COVID-19 | 2,159 |
| 9 | Road injury | 2,157 |
| 10 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 1,905 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Togo?
The leading cause of death in Togo is Lower respiratory infections, approximately 7,096 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Togo?
The top three causes of death in Togo are Lower respiratory infections, Stroke, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from Lower respiratory infections in Togo each year?
Approximately 7,096 people die from Lower respiratory infections in Togo each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.