Countries ranked by Death rate (per 1,000 people)

How to read this number

The number of deaths during the year, per 1,000 people in the middle of the year. Source: United Nations Population Division, World Population Prospects (estimates).

A high death rate does not always mean poor health care: countries with many older people, such as Japan, can have a higher death rate than younger countries, because older people die more often. To compare health between countries, life expectancy or infant mortality is a better guide.

• Countries listed: 193 (of 193)
• Data year: 2024