Mortality Statistics in Georgia – Main Causes

In 2024, the number of deaths in Georgia increased to 43,971, which is an almost 3% rise compared to the previous year. This dynamic clearly reflects not only the aging of the demographic structure but also the current challenges facing the healthcare system. However, the structure of causes of death paints a deeper picture and reveals where the highest risks lie for the country’s population.

The most significant cause of mortality remains diseases of the circulatory system, which claimed the lives of 18,159 people in 2024. This category holds the leading position across all age groups and indicates that cardiovascular diseases continue to be the main threat to Georgia’s population. The reasons are varied: lifestyle, low physical activity, an excess of fatty foods in the diet, stress, and genetic predisposition.
The second leading cause is non-etiological disorders identified through clinical and laboratory examinations (9,558 cases), which points to frequent difficulties in establishing diagnoses or numerous comorbid conditions that cannot be classified within a specific group. Cancers account for 13% of deaths and have not changed significantly year over year, although they show a growing trend, especially in the older age groups.

Respiratory system diseases (3,641 deaths) have often been at the center of public attention in recent years, particularly against the backdrop of the pandemic and seasonal flu. This number once again underscores the risks of respiratory diseases in Georgia, where weak preventive measures and environmental pollution play a significant role.
Injuries, poisonings, and other external causes (1,826 deaths) are mainly associated with workplace and domestic accidents, road traffic incidents, and poisonings from alcohol and drugs. This category is especially high among younger age groups, highlighting the need to improve social and educational policy.
Diseases of the digestive system claimed 1,307 lives in 2024. This figure is directly linked to the population’s dietary habits, management of chronic diseases, and access to healthcare.
The statistics show that the main causes of mortality in the country are identical to those of the European region and global trends, although managing them remains a major challenge for Georgia. The long-term goal of healthcare policy must be the development of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment systems, which will ultimately lead to increased life expectancy and a reduction in mortality.