Iraq ranks sixth among Arab countries with highest daily death rate

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Approximately 168,540 people die daily worldwide from various causes, including disease, accidents, violence, and unexpected disasters.

Iraq ranks sixth among Arab countries with the highest daily death rate, according to a report by the US magazine CEOWORLD.

Daily death rates differ significantly across countries, influenced by factors such as access to health care, social stability, technological development, and economic conditions.

Key findings include:

- Global Leaders in Daily Death Rates: China and India top the list with 29,830 and 26,097 daily deaths, respectively. The United States follows with 8,909 daily deaths. Nigeria ranks fourth with 7,613 deaths, and Indonesia fifth with 5,836 daily deaths.

- Arab Countries: In the Arab world, Egypt leads with 1,701 deaths per day, followed by Sudan with 865, Morocco with 615, Yemen with 561, Algeria with 553, and Iraq with 544 deaths per day. Somalia ranks seventh with 514 daily deaths.

- Lowest Daily Death Rates: The countries with the lowest daily death rates are Tuvalu, Palau, San Marino, and the Marshall Islands, each reporting one death per day.

These figures highlight the correlation between population size and total deaths, reflecting the diverse challenges and resources across different regions.