The number of deaths registered in Africa was around 11.3 million in 2023. This was a decline from the past two year, when the continent experienced rising COVID-19 related deaths. Furthermore, 2021 had the highest registered death number, with slightly over 12 million deaths.
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OWID. (July 8, 2025). Number of deaths in Africa from 2000 to 2028 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1282721/number-of-deaths-in-africa/
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