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Total number of female deaths (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total29.3millionYear-over-year+1.30%5-year change-5.30%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Total number of female deaths (2026)

China is projected to top the global rankings for total number of female deaths, recording 5.1 million in 2026, followed by India (4.5 million) and the United States (1.5 million). Nigeria (1.4 million) and Indonesia (1.1 million) complete the top 5. Russia (892.8 thousand) and Japan (760.0 thousand) follow close behind. Pakistan (730.0 thousand), Brazil (710.4 thousand), and Germany (521.3 thousand) round out the top ten. The spread across the top ten is substantial: China would have 9.7× the figure recorded by Germany (521.3 thousand). Five of the top ten are in Asia. Among these countries, Brazil is projected to see the largest year-over-year change at +2.5%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most female deaths?
China is projected to have the most female deaths at 5.1 million deaths in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the fewest female deaths?
Tokelau is projected to have the fewest female deaths at 7 deaths in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
How many female deaths are projected worldwide?
The combined female deaths across 237 countries are projected to total 29.3 million deaths in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated