Death Rate by Country
228 countries • per 1,000 • World Bank
What It Measures
Death Rate Per 1000 is a demographic indicator that captures population characteristics. Tracked by World Bank, this metric helps understand population dynamics, growth patterns, and societal trends across nations.
Key Statistics
Global Average
7.50
Median
6.96
Minimum
1.42
Maximum
17.61
Countries
228
Source
World Bank
World Map
Highest & Lowest Countries
Top 10 — Highest Death Rate
Ukraine
Latvia
Serbia
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Lithuania
Moldova
Russia
BelarusBottom 10 — Lowest Death Rate
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #240 |  Qatar | 1.42 |
| #241 |  United Arab Emirates | 1.73 |
| #242 |  Kuwait | 2.30 |
| #243 |  Bahrain | 2.86 |
| #244 |  Oman | 3.17 |
| #245 |  Palestine | 3.20 |
| #246 |  Libya | 3.48 |
| #247 |  Jordan | 3.50 |
| #248 |  Saudi Arabia | 3.51 |
| #249 |  Malawi | 3.57 |
Surprising Facts
Ukraine (17.61) has 2.93 more than Latvia (14.68) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Russia (13.93) has 0.72 more than Belarus (13.21) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Portugal (10.92) has 0.36 more than Denmark (10.56) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.