Number of deaths in Trinidad and Tobago today so far:
A person dies approximately every 2,393.26 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 13,177
Number of deaths per day: 36
Number of deaths per hour: 2
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 Trinidad and Tobago according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 2,164 |
| 2 | Diabetes mellitus | 1,602 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 1,590 |
| 4 | Stroke | 981 |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 661 |
| 6 | Interpersonal violence | 568 |
| 7 | Prostate cancer | 308 |
| 8 | Hypertensive heart disease | 274 |
| 9 | HIV/AIDS | 272 |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 266 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Trinidad and Tobago?
The leading cause of death in Trinidad and Tobago is COVID-19, approximately 2,164 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Trinidad and Tobago?
The top three causes of death in Trinidad and Tobago are COVID-19, Diabetes mellitus, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago each year?
Approximately 2,164 people die from COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Trinidad and Tobago?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2,164 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Diabetes mellitus, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.