Global Death Rates: Top 8 countries with the highest numbers per 100,000 people
The death rate, often expressed as the number of deaths per 100,000 people per year, provides insight into different countries' mortality trends.
According to the CIA World Factbook, here are the top 10 countries with the highest death rates in 2024:
- Ukraine: The ongoing conflict and economic challenges have significantly impacted Ukraine's health infrastructure, contributing to a high death rate.
- Lithuania: Chronic diseases and a high rate of alcohol consumption contribute to Lithuania's mortality rate.
- Serbia: Serbia faces high mortality rates due to non-communicable diseases like heart disease and cancer.
- Latvia: Latvia's high death rate is influenced by lifestyle factors and an ageing population.
- Romania: Romania faces high death rates due to cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
- Hungary: lifestyle-related diseases and an ageing population influence Hungary's mortality rate.
- Bulgaria: Bulgaria has one of the highest death rates globally, attributed to an ageing population and high rates of cardiovascular diseases among 100, 000 people.
- Moldova: The leading cause of death in Moldova is cardiovascular diseases, which account for a significant portion of the mortality rate of 14.2 per 100, 000 people.
