Rank, number of deaths, percentage of deaths, and age-specific mortality rates for the leading causes of death, by age group and sex, 2000 to most recent year.

In 2023, the leading causes of death in Canada were malignant neoplasms (cancer) and diseases of the heart. Together, these diseases accounted for around ** percent of all deaths in Canada that year. COVID-19 was the sixth leading cause of death in Canada in 2023 with *** percent of deaths. The leading causes of death in Canada In 2023, around ****** people in Canada died from cancer, making it by far the leading cause of death in the country. In comparison, an estimated ****** people died from diseases of the heart, while ****** died from accidents. In 2023, the death rate for diabetes mellitus was **** per 100,000 population, making it the seventh leading cause of death. Diabetes is a growing problem in Canada, with around ***** percent of the population diagnosed with the disease as of 2023. What is the deadliest form of cancer in Canada? In Canada, lung and bronchus cancer account for the largest share of cancer deaths, followed by colorectal cancer. In 2023, the death rate for lung and bronchus cancer was **** per 100,000 population, compared to **** deaths per 100,000 population for colorectal cancer. However, although lung and bronchus cancer are the deadliest cancers for both men and women in Canada, breast cancer is the second-deadliest cancer among women, accounting for **** percent of all cancer deaths. Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly cancer among men in Canada, followed by prostate cancer. In 2023, colorectal cancer accounted for around **** percent of all cancer deaths among men in Canada, while prostate cancer was responsible for **** percent of such deaths.

This statistic displays the age-standardized death rate in Canada from 2000 to 2023, including all causes. In 2007, around *** out of 100 thousand Canadians died from any cause. In 2023, the death rate stood at nearly *** per 100,000. Death rates in CanadaCardiovascular disease and cancer are two of the most common causes of death in Canada and among other developed countries. In Canada major cardiovascular diseases accounted for around *** deaths per 100,000 population in 2023 and cancer accounted for around *** deaths per 100,000 population. The overall death rate in Canada has steadily increased since 2010, but saw greater increases in the years 2020 to 2022, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, COVID-19 was the fourth leading cause of death in Canada, accounting for around five percent of all deaths that year. Life expectancy in CanadaBetween 1970 and 2019, Canada’s life expectancy at birth increased by *** years. The life expectancy in Canada as of 2021 was at almost 82 years of age, one year above the average life expectancy for OECD countries. As is common around the world, the life expectancy for women in Canada is higher than that of men, with Canadian women expected to live an average of over four years longer than their male counterparts.

This table contains 26010 series, with data for years 1996 - 1996 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (170 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Health and Community Services St. John's Region; Newfoundland and Labrador; Health and Community Services Eastern Region; Newfoundland and Labrador ...), Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Females; Males ...), Selected causes of death (ICD-9) (17 items: Total; all causes of death; Colorectal cancer; Lung cancer; All malignant neoplasms (cancers) ...), Characteristics (3 items: Mortality; Low 95% confidence interval; mortality; High 95% confidence interval; mortality ...).

In 2023, accidents were the third leading cause of death in Canada, with a total of ****** deaths that year. However, the leading causes of death in Canada are by far cancer and heart disease, accounting for a combined ** percent of all deaths. This statistic displays the number of deaths from the leading causes of death in Canada in 2023.

Number of deaths caused by external causes of morbidity and mortality, by age group and sex, 2000 to most recent year.

This table provides Canadians and researchers with provisional data to monitor weekly death trends by selected grouped causes of death in Canada. Given the delays in receiving the data from the provincial and territorial vital statistics offices, these data are considered provisional. Data in this table will be available by province and territory.

Number of deaths, crude mortality rates and age standardized mortality rates (based on 2011 population) for selected grouped causes, by sex, 2000 to most recent year.

This table contains 70641 series, with data for years 2001 - 2001 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (167 items: Canada; Health and Community Services Eastern Region; Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland and Labrador; Health and Community Services St. John's Region; Newfoundland and Labrador ...), Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Males; Females ...), Selected causes of death (ICD-10) (17 items: Total; all causes of death; Colorectal cancer; Lung cancer; All malignant neoplasms (cancers) ...), Characteristics (9 items: Number of deaths; Low 95% confidence interval; number of deaths; Mortality; High 95% confidence interval; number of deaths ...).

Canada CA: Cause of Death: by Communicable Diseases & Maternal, Prenatal & Nutrition Conditions: % of Total data was reported at 4.772 % in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.585 % for 2015. Canada CA: Cause of Death: by Communicable Diseases & Maternal, Prenatal & Nutrition Conditions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 4.994 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2019, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.585 % in 2015 and a record low of 4.549 % in 2000. Canada CA: Cause of Death: by Communicable Diseases & Maternal, Prenatal & Nutrition Conditions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.;Derived based on the data from Global Health Estimates 2020: Deaths by Cause, Age, Sex, by Country and by Region, 2000-2019. Geneva, World Health Organization; 2020. Link: https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/themes/mortality-and-global-health-estimates/ghe-leading-causes-of-death;Weighted average;

Rank, number of deaths, percentage of deaths, and mortality rates for the leading causes of infant death (under one year of age), by sex, 2000 to most recent year.

Canada CA: Cause of Death: by Non-Communicable Diseases: % of Total data was reported at 89.809 % in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 88.636 % for 2015. Canada CA: Cause of Death: by Non-Communicable Diseases: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 89.253 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2019, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.809 % in 2019 and a record low of 88.636 % in 2015. Canada CA: Cause of Death: by Non-Communicable Diseases: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.;Derived based on the data from Global Health Estimates 2020: Deaths by Cause, Age, Sex, by Country and by Region, 2000-2019. Geneva, World Health Organization; 2020. Link: https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/themes/mortality-and-global-health-estimates/ghe-leading-causes-of-death;Weighted average;

This table contains 5190 series, with data for years 1996 - 1996 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (173 items: Canada; Health and Community Services St. John's Region; Newfoundland and Labrador; Health and Community Services Eastern Region; Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland and Labrador ...), Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Males; Females ...), Selected causes of death (ICD-9) (4 items: Bacterial infections; population aged 5 to 64;Cervical cancer; females aged 5 to 64;Pneumonia and unspecified bronchitis; population aged 5 to 49;Hypertensive diseases; population aged 5 to 64 ...), Characteristics (3 items: Deaths due to medically treatable diseases; High 95% confidence interval; deaths due to medically treatable diseases; Low 95% confidence interval; deaths due to medically treatable diseases ...).

This table contains 238 series, with data for years 2000 - 2004 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada; Nova Scotia; Prince Edward Island; Newfoundland and Labrador ...), Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Males; Females ...), Selected causes of death (ICD-10) (7 items: Colorectal cancer; Lung cancer; Female breast cancer; Prostate cancer ...).

This table contains 70641 series, with data for years 1997 - 1997 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (167 items: Canada; Health and Community Services Eastern Region; Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland and Labrador; Health and Community Services St. John's Region; Newfoundland and Labrador ...), Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Males; Females ...), Selected causes of death (ICD-9) (17 items: Total; all causes of death; All malignant neoplasms (cancers);Lung cancer; Colorectal cancer ...), Characteristics (9 items: Number of deaths; Low 95% confidence interval; number of deaths; Mortality; High 95% confidence interval; number of deaths ...).

Rank, number of deaths, percentage of deaths and age standardized mortality rates (based on 2011 population) for leading causes of death, by sex, 2000 to most recent year.

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in Canada was reported at 89.81 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2023, around *** out of 100,000 Canadians died from major cardiovascular diseases. In 2000, the death rate stood at over *** deaths per 100,000. This statistic displays the age-standardized death rate for major cardiovascular diseases in Canada from 2000 to 2023. Cardiovascular health Cardiovascular health and disease has come to the forefront of healthcare in recent years, as the burden due to these diseases and related conditions has increased over time in an aging population. Public health strategies are focused on reducing the impact of cardiovascular conditions through education and interventions targeted at decreasing the modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases- many of which involve lifestyle and diet elements. Medical interventions for cardiovascular disease can range from emergency interventions to surgical procedures to pharmacological treatments: in Canada, medications for the cardiovascular system held over *** percent of the sales share for patented drugs in 2021. Causes of death in Canada Worldwide, Canada ranks in the top twenty countries for life expectancy and is well above the OECD average, with the average life expectancy higher for Canadian women than for men. Much like in other developed countries, malignant neoplasms join cardiovascular diseases in the leading causes of death in Canada; other main causes of death in the country include accidents, cerebrovascular diseases, and chronic lower respiratory diseases. Over the past couple decades, the age-standardized death rate for all causes among Canada’s population has increased; in 2023, it reached nearly *** per 100,000 population.

Mortality, by selected causes of death and sex, Canada, provinces, territories and health regions

Number of deaths, crude mortality rates and age standardized mortality rates (based on 2011 population) for selected grouped causes, by sex. Data are available beginning from 2000.