What We're Showing
The top 20 causes of death globally in 2021, using the latest figures from the World Health Organization.
Key Takeaways
- Ischaemic heart disease, which occurs when narrowed arteries reduce blood flow and oxygen to the heart, is the leading cause of death.
- COVID-19 was the second-highest cause of death in 2021, but it should be noted reported deaths have declined dramatically since then.
- The top 20 causes of death account for 71.5% of all deaths globally.
