Leading causes of death in the world 2024

The world's life expectancy has been gradually rising over the last century. In , the average human life expectancy was just over 47 years. Today, that number well exceeds 72 years, a year, 53% increase.

Longer lifespans have greatly affected human culture, opening up more possibilities and alleviating some the anxieties of heedlessly squandered years. However, despite improved healthcare and resources, humanity is still plagued by a number of diseases and other lethalities.

By tracking the leading causes of death over a controlled population, federal health systems can strategize against the factors that are killing their citizens.

Morbidly, however, access to these statistics is something of a privilege, and it is not uncommon for low-income countries to have to make estimates due to incomplete figures or incorrect diagnoses.

The leading causes of death in the world in millions ():

1. Heart Disease ()
2. Cancer ()
3. COPD and other Respiratory D