Number of deaths in Uruguay today so far:
22
A person dies approximately every 937.54 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 33,637
Number of deaths per day: 92
Number of deaths per hour: 4
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 Uruguay according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 6,240 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 3,796 |
| 3 | Stroke | 2,721 |
| 4 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 2,165 |
| 5 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1,671 |
| 6 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 1,578 |
| 7 | Lower respiratory infections | 1,409 |
| 8 | Colon and rectum cancers | 1,207 |
| 9 | Kidney diseases | 1,064 |
| 10 | Breast cancer | 896 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Uruguay?
The leading cause of death in Uruguay is COVID-19, approximately 6,240 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Uruguay?
The top three causes of death in Uruguay are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Stroke.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Uruguay each year?
Approximately 6,240 people die from COVID-19 in Uruguay each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Uruguay?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 6,240 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Uruguay that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Ischaemic heart disease, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.