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Global Death Rate by Country: Top 5 Nations in 2026 Revealed
50 countries ranked·Source: CIA World Factbook·Last updated: 2025
As of 2026, the global death rate by country reveals critical insights into national health trends. Ukraine leads with a staggering 17.61 deaths per 1,000 people, followed closely by Latvia at 14.68 and Serbia at 14.66. Understanding these death rates is crucial for policymakers and health organizations as they strategize to improve public health worldwide. The data is sourced from the CIA World Factbook.
Key Facts
- Ukraine's death rate is the highest among the 230 countries ranked.
- Latvia and Serbia are closely matched, with death rates of 14.68 and 14.66 respectively.
- Hungary and Romania follow the top three, with rates of 14.41 and 14.28 per 1,000.
- The global average death rate is significantly lower than that of these top-ranking countries.
- Understanding these statistics can help highlight areas in need of healthcare improvements.
Top 50 Ranking
| # | Countries | Death Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ukraine | 17.6 / 1,000 |
| 2 |  Latvia | 14.7 / 1,000 |
| 3 |  Serbia | 14.7 / 1,000 |
| 4 |  Hungary | 14.4 / 1,000 |
| 5 |  Romania | 14.3 / 1,000 |
| 6 |  Bulgaria | 14.2 / 1,000 |
| 7 |  Lithuania | 14.1 / 1,000 |
| 8 |  Moldova | 14.1 / 1,000 |
| 9 |  Russia | 13.9 / 1,000 |
| 10 |  Belarus | 13.2 / 1,000 |
| 11 |  Georgia | 12.9 / 1,000 |
| 12 |  Croatia | 12.9 / 1,000 |
| 13 |  Estonia | 12.6 / 1,000 |
| 14 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 12.3 / 1,000 |
| 15 |  Japan | 12.0 / 1,000 |
| 16 |  Greece | 12.0 / 1,000 |
| 17 |  Barbados | 12.0 / 1,000 |
| 18 |  Germany | 12.0 / 1,000 |
| 19 |  Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 11.8 / 1,000 |
| 20 |  Czechia | 11.8 / 1,000 |
| 21 |  Poland | 11.6 / 1,000 |
| 22 |  Cuba | 11.4 / 1,000 |
| 23 |  Monaco | 11.4 / 1,000 |
| 24 |  Somalia | 11.2 / 1,000 |
| 25 |  Italy | 11.2 / 1,000 |
| 26 |  Slovenia | 11.2 / 1,000 |
| 27 |  Slovakia | 11.2 / 1,000 |
| 28 |  Central African Republic | 11.0 / 1,000 |
| 29 |  Finland | 11.0 / 1,000 |
| 30 |  Portugal | 10.9 / 1,000 |
| 31 |  Denmark | 10.6 / 1,000 |
| 32 |  Puerto Rico | 10.5 / 1,000 |
| 33 |  Montenegro | 10.3 / 1,000 |
| 34 |  Austria | 10.2 / 1,000 |
| 35 |  Isle of Man | 10.2 / 1,000 |
| 36 |  Lesotho | 10.2 / 1,000 |
| 37 |  Spain | 10.0 / 1,000 |
| 38 |  France | 9.9 / 1,000 |
| 39 |  Uruguay | 9.9 / 1,000 |
| 40 |  Peru | 9.8 / 1,000 |
| 41 |  Saint Barthelemy | 9.8 / 1,000 |
| 42 |  Netherlands | 9.7 / 1,000 |
| 43 |  Sweden | 9.6 / 1,000 |
| 44 |  North Macedonia | 9.6 / 1,000 |
| 45 |  Armenia | 9.6 / 1,000 |
| 46 |  Belgium | 9.6 / 1,000 |
| 47 |  Cook Islands | 9.5 / 1,000 |
| 48 |  Virgin Islands | 9.4 / 1,000 |
| 49 |  Nigeria | 9.4 / 1,000 |
| 50 |  Bermuda | 9.4 / 1,000 |
Methodology & Data Source
The death rate data is collected from national statistics and health surveys, measuring the number of deaths per 1,000 people per year. This information is sourced from the CIA World Factbook, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
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Bamwor. (2025). Countries by Death Rate 2025. Bamwor World Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2026-05-06, from https://bamwor.com/en/countries-by-death-rateBibTeX
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author = {Bamwor},
title = {Countries by Death Rate 2025},
year = {2025},
url = {https://bamwor.com/en/countries-by-death-rate},
note = {Bamwor World Encyclopedia. Accessed 2026-05-06}
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