5 Countries with the Highest Death Rates

In this article, we will be taking a look at the 5 countries with the highest death rates. If you wish to learn about more, head straight to the 30 Countries with the Highest Death Rates.

5. Romania 

Total Deaths per 1000 Population: 14.9 

Romania’s healthcare system faces challenges with high death rates. Lung cancer tops the list of mortality causes, followed by colorectal and breast cancer. In 2020, COVID-19 alone resulted in around 16,000 deaths, comprising 5% of all deaths in the country. The COVID-19 mortality rate reached approximately 1,790 per million population by August 2021, surpassing the EU average. Additionally, Romania recorded 358 preventable deaths per 100,000 inhabitants and 235 deaths from treatable causes per 100,000 inhabitants in 2020, significantly higher than EU averages.