Countries with the Highest Death Rate (2026) (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
High death rates reflect aging populations or poor health infrastructure. {#1} has the highest crude death rate at {#1_value} per 1,000.
Monaco leads with death rate (per 1,000) of 21.
Bulgaria ranks #2 at 15.7.
Latvia ranks #3 at 14.9.
Serbia ranks #4 at 14.7.
Moldova ranks #5 at 13.6.
Top 25 Countries by Death Rate (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Death Rate (per 1,000) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Monaco | 21 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Bulgaria | 15.7 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Latvia | 14.9 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Serbia | 14.7 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Moldova | 13.6 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 13.5 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Hungary | 13.4 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Belarus | 13.3 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Croatia | 13.3 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Ukraine | 13.1 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Japan | 13 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Lithuania | 12.9 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Dominica | 12.8 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Romania | 12.7 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Germany | 12.3 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Greece | 12.2 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Russian Federation | 12.1 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Georgia | 11.8 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Nigeria | 11.7 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Estonia | 11.7 | 2023 |
| 21 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 11.5 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Palau | 11.5 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Italy | 11.2 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Portugal | 11.2 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Poland | 11.1 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest death rate (per 1,000) in 2023?
Monaco has the highest death rate (per 1,000) at 21 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 217 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.