Top Countries with Highest COVID-19 Deaths

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The Latest COVID-19 Death Toll Around the World in 2025: A Country-by-Country Breakdown

As the pandemic continues to impact nations worldwide, the cumulative death toll from COVID-19 remains a sobering statistic. Here’s an updated look at how different countries are faring in terms of fatalities related to the virus, based on the latest data from Worldometer as of 2025.

1. USA Leads with Over 1.2 Million Fatalities

The United States continues to have the highest number of COVID-19 deaths, surpassing 1.2 million lives lost. Despite extensive vaccination campaigns and public health measures, the U.S. remains at the top of this grim list, emphasizing the challenges in fully controlling the virus’s lethal impact.

2. Brazil and India Follow with Heavy Losses

Brazil reports approximately 711,380 deaths, reflecting ongoing struggles with healthcare system pressures and variant surges. India, with over 533,570 fatalities, highlights the persistent challenge of managing widespread transmission in densely populated regions. Both countries continue to deploy large-scale vaccination drives, but the death toll underscores the need for sustained global health efforts.

3. Russia and Mexico Add Thousands More to Their Toll

Russia has recorded approximately 402,756 deaths, showcasing the toll of subsequent waves and vaccine coverage issues. Mexico reports around 334,958 fatalities, illustrating the ongoing impact on its health infrastructure and vulnerable populations.

4. European Nations with Significant Losses

The UK reports over 232,112 deaths, placing it among Western nations severely affected. Italy follows with nearly 196,487 deaths, with Germany at around 183,027. France has reported close to 167,642 fatalities. Despite comprehensive vaccination programs, these countries continue to grapple with the virus’s enduring presence.

5. Countries in Latin America, Asia, and Africa

Colombia has accumulated approximately 143,200 deaths, reflecting both urban density and healthcare disparities.
Argentina has reported about 130,841 fatalities.
Indonesia faces around 162,063 deaths, showing the virus’s deep penetration into Southeast Asia.
Iran records about 146,811 deaths, emphasizing regional challenges in pandemic response.

6. Countries with Moderate Fatalities

Japan has experienced roughly 74,694 deaths, while Canada reports about 59,034 fatalities. Vietnam continues to keep its death toll relatively low with approximately 43,206 deaths, attributable to early interventions and effective containment strategies.

7. European and Asian Small Nations and Pacific Countries

Greece has reported around 37,869 deaths, showing resilience but still grappling with the virus.
South Korea has a death toll of around 35,934, demonstrating its effective containment measures but ongoing risks.
Australia reports about 24,414 deaths, indicating pockets of outbreaks despite strict border policies.
Taiwan’s toll stands at approximately 19,005, reflecting its quick response and strict mitigation strategies.

The data highlights an ongoing global challenge. While vaccines and public health measures have significantly reduced mortality rates in many regions, the persistent high numbers in certain countries reflect gaps in healthcare access, vaccine coverage, and public compliance. Continued global cooperation and investment in health infrastructure are crucial to lowering fatalities and preventing future surges.

Source: Worldometer, as of 2025, for selected countries.