Cuba Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Cuba's death rate was 11.3 in 2025, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 11.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cuba's death rate stood at 11.3 in 2025, a rise of +1.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.3 by 2025. Cuba ranked 32nd globally.
Cuba’s death rate has risen markedly since the 1970s, climbing from an all‑time trough of 6.19 in 1978 to a peak of 15.25 in 2021 before easing to 11.26 in 2025, which places the nation 32nd globally. The long‑term upward trajectory reflects demographic aging, persistent health system challenges, and periodic economic shocks that have limited access to preventive care. Over the 65‑year span, the rate’s increase has outpaced many regional peers; for example, the Slovak Republic recorded an identical 2025 figure of 11.26, while St. Kitts and Nevis posted a slightly higher 11.41. The contrast between the 1978 trough and the 2021 peak underscores a shift from a relatively youthful population to one confronting higher mortality from non‑communicable diseases. If Cuba can sustain recent health reforms and improve chronic disease management, the death rate may stabilize or even decline, moderating the upward trend observed over the past decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 11.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.3 | +1.1 | #32 |
| 2023 | 10.1 | −0.1 | #180 |
| 2022 | 10.3 | −5.0 | #173 |
| 2021 | 15.3 | +4.9 | #200 |
| 2020 | 10.4 | +0.4 | #175 |
| 2019 | 10.0 | +0.2 | #183 |
| 2018 | 9.9 | −0.0 | #177 |
| 2017 | 9.9 | +0.5 | #177 |
| 2016 | 9.4 | +0.3 | #168 |
| 2015 | 9.1 | +0.2 | #151 |
| 2014 | 8.9 | +0.4 | #149 |
| 2013 | 8.5 | +0.3 | #143 |
| 2012 | 8.2 | +0.1 | #132 |
| 2011 | 8.2 | +0.0 | #131 |
| 2010 | 8.2 | −0.1 | #125 |
Analysis
Cuba's death rate was 11.3 in 2025, a rise of +1.1 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 11.3 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's death rate was 11.3 in 2025. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 11.0% increase from the previous year.
Cuba's death rate peaked at 15.3 in 2021.
The lowest death rate in Cuba was 6.2 in 1978.
Cuba ranks 32nd globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's death rate is projected to reach 11.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Cuba in 2025 was 11.3. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_death-rate,
title = {Cuba Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}