Number of deaths in Zimbabwe today so far:
128
A person dies approximately every 252.86 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 124,718
Number of deaths per day: 342
Number of deaths per hour: 14
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 Zimbabwe according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HIV/AIDS | 21,595 |
| 2 | COVID-19 | 12,672 |
| 3 | Lower respiratory infections | 12,007 |
| 4 | Stroke | 10,794 |
| 5 | Tuberculosis | 8,044 |
| 6 | Ischaemic heart disease | 7,660 |
| 7 | Preterm birth complications | 5,716 |
| 8 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 5,220 |
| 9 | Road injury | 4,972 |
| 10 | Diabetes mellitus | 4,831 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Zimbabwe?
The leading cause of death in Zimbabwe is HIV/AIDS, approximately 21,595 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Zimbabwe?
The top three causes of death in Zimbabwe are HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and Lower respiratory infections.
How many people die from HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe each year?
Approximately 21,595 people die from HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.