Number of deaths in Yemen today so far:
268
A person dies approximately every 161.35 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 195,449
Number of deaths per day: 535
Number of deaths per hour: 22
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 Yemen according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 31,850 |
| 2 | Collective violence and legal intervention | 22,288 |
| 3 | COVID-19 | 19,557 |
| 4 | Stroke | 19,212 |
| 5 | Preterm birth complications | 13,681 |
| 6 | Lower respiratory infections | 13,616 |
| 7 | Road injury | 12,163 |
| 8 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 7,954 |
| 9 | Hypertensive heart disease | 7,167 |
| 10 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 5,617 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Yemen?
The leading cause of death in Yemen is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 31,850 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Yemen?
The top three causes of death in Yemen are Ischaemic heart disease, Collective violence and legal intervention, and COVID-19.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Yemen each year?
Approximately 31,850 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Yemen each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.