Number of deaths in Zambia today so far:
220
A person dies approximately every 280.39 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 112,472
Number of deaths per day: 308
Number of deaths per hour: 13
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 Zambia according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HIV/AIDS | 22,048 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 11,440 |
| 3 | Malaria | 9,577 |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | 9,206 |
| 5 | Tuberculosis | 8,616 |
| 6 | Preterm birth complications | 7,774 |
| 7 | Stroke | 7,759 |
| 8 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 5,331 |
| 9 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 4,749 |
| 10 | Ischaemic heart disease | 4,384 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Zambia?
The leading cause of death in Zambia is HIV/AIDS, approximately 22,048 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Zambia?
The top three causes of death in Zambia are HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and Malaria.
How many people die from HIV/AIDS in Zambia each year?
Approximately 22,048 people die from HIV/AIDS in Zambia each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.