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Total number of deaths (2026)

237/237 countries
World Total63.6millionYear-over-year+1.17%5-year change-5.71%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Total number of deaths (2026)

China is projected to lead the world in total number of deaths at 11.5 million in 2026, followed by India (9.9 million) and the United States (3.1 million). Nigeria (2.8 million) and Indonesia (2.2 million) close out the top 5. Next up, Russia (1.9 million) and Pakistan (1.7 million). Brazil (1.6 million), Japan (1.6 million), and Germany (1.0 million) round out the top ten. The gap across the top ten is wide: China would have 11× the value of Germany (1.0 million). Five of the top ten are in Asia. Among these countries, Brazil is projected to see the largest year-over-year change at +2.2%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most total deaths?
China is projected to have the most total deaths at 11.5 million deaths in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the fewest total deaths?
The Holy See is projected to have the fewest total deaths at 13 deaths in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
How many deaths are projected worldwide?
The combined total deaths across 237 countries are projected to total 63.6 million deaths in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated