The primary causes of death globally in 2024 ranked by number of deaths per year, according to WHO Global Health Estimates. Cardiovascular diseases remain the world's leading cause of death, responsible for approximately 18 million deaths a...
About: Leading Causes of Death Worldwide 2024
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The primary causes of death globally in 2024 ranked by number of deaths per year, according to WHO Global Health Estimates. Cardiovascular diseases remain the world's leading cause of death, responsible for approximately 18 million deaths annually — accounting for about one-third of all global deaths.
Key Findings
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Ischaemic Heart Disease leads with 9 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 4 · median: 2.
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Gap in 2024: Ischaemic Heart Disease is 6.1× larger than Alzheimer's and Dementia.
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Leading Causes of Death Worldwide 2024
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
9
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Deaths Per Year (Millions) · 2024
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Metrics
1
Deaths Per Year (Millions)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Ischaemic Heart Disease | 9 | 9 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Stroke | 7 | 7 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary | 3 | 3 | +0% |
| 4 | Lower Respiratory Infections | 3 | 3 | +0% |
| 5 | Neonatal Conditions | 2 | 2 | +0% |
| 6 | Trachea/Bronchus/Lung Cancer | 2 | 2 | +0% |
| 7 | Diabetes | 2 | 2 | +0% |
| 8 | Alzheimer's and Dementia | 2 | 2 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
9
Maximum
2
Minimum
4
Average
2
Median
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