Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Delhi reports rise in respiratory disease deaths in 2024
In 2024, Delhi saw more people dying from breathing problems and other diseases.
The total number of deaths went up to 1,39,480, with 9,211 of those from respiratory diseases.
Heart and blood problems were the biggest cause of death, followed by infections.
The city also had fewer babies born, with 3,06,459 live births.
The number of babies dying before their first birthday went down a little.
The city's population is expected to grow to 2.65 crore in the next 10 years.
Delhi recorded 9,211 deaths due to respiratory diseases in 2024, up from 8,801 in 2023.
Total deaths in Delhi rose to 1,39,480 in 2024, compared to 1,32,391 in 2023.
Circulatory diseases were the leading cause of death in 2024, with 21,262 deaths.
Infectious and parasitic diseases caused 16,060 deaths in 2024, a decrease from 20,781 in 2023.
The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) improved slightly to 22.4 per 1000 live births in 2024.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi, India
- What
- Increase in deaths due to respiratory diseases and overall mortality rate
- When
- In 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Not explicitly stated, but factors could include air pollution, healthcare access, and disease prevalence
- Total deaths in 2024
- 1,39,480
- Respiratory disease deaths in 2024
- 9,211
- Circulatory disease deaths in 2024
- 21,262
- Infectious and parasitic disease deaths in 2024
- 16,060
- Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in 2024
- 22.4 per 1000 live births
- Live births in 2024
- 3,06,459
- Birth rate in 2024
- 14 per 1,000 persons
- Death rate in 2024
- 6.37 per 1,000 persons
- Projected population in 2036
- 2.65 crore
- Percentage of children under 5 with birth certificates
- 99.1%
Sources
Over 9,000 deaths due to respiratory diseases in Delhi, overall mortality rate goes up
Road accident fatalities rise in Delhi in 2024 despite fewer crashes
Delhi saw 9,211 respiratory disease deaths in 2024, overall mortality rises - Telegraph India
Delhi: Over 1 lakh metered water connections awarded in 2025
Delhi sees steady growth in registered vehicles over last four years
Delhi Records Over 9,000 Deaths Due To Respiratory Diseases In 2024
Delhi witnessed over 9,200 respiratory deaths in 2024; birth rate declined: Government data
Delhi: Over 9,000 deaths in 2024 due to respiratory diseases, shows official data
Over 9,200 respiratory deaths recorded in Delhi in 2024; birth rate falls: Govt data
Delhi Records Over 9,000 Respiratory Disease Deaths in 2024: Govt Data
