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Road Accidents in Asia
48 countries monitored across Asia — combined, an estimated 726,962 road deaths every year at an average rate of 15.3 per 100,000 people.
566,078
Est. Deaths in 2026
Asia · statistical projection
1,990
Est. Deaths Per Day
726,962 per year
15.3
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
48
Countries Tracked
Live monitoring 24/7
Ranking
Asia — Countries by Estimated Road Deaths
| # | Country | Est. deaths / year | Rate /100k | Est. 2026 so far | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 247,950 | 17.4 | 193,076 | |
| 2 | India | 222,862 | 15.6 | 173,540 | |
| 3 | Pakistan | 34,392 | 14.3 | 26,780 | |
| 4 | Indonesia | 31,358 | 11.3 | 24,418 | |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 26,194 | 15.3 | 20,397 | |
| 6 | Iran | 19,356 | 21.7 | 15,072 | |
| 7 | Thailand | 18,237 | 25.4 | 14,200 | |
| 8 | Vietnam | 17,505 | 17.7 | 13,630 | |
| 9 | Philippines | 13,020 | 11.1 | 10,138 | |
| 10 | Myanmar | 10,538 | 19.3 | 8,205 | |
| 11 | Malaysia | 7,718 | 22.5 | 6,009 | |
| 12 | Turkey | 7,379 | 8.6 | 5,745 | |
| 13 | Yemen | 6,674 | 19.4 | 5,196 | |
| 14 | Afghanistan | 6,372 | 15.1 | 4,961 | |
| 15 | Iraq | 5,733 | 12.6 | 4,464 | |
| 16 | North Korea | 5,004 | 19.1 | 3,896 | |
| 17 | Nepal | 4,913 | 15.9 | 3,825 | |
| 18 | Saudi Arabia | 4,871 | 13.2 | 3,792 | |
| 19 | Syria | 3,758 | 16.2 | 2,926 | |
| 20 | Uzbekistan | 3,696 | 10.5 | 2,878 | |
| 21 | Japan | 3,237 | 2.6 | 2,520 | |
| 22 | South Korea | 3,050 | 5.9 | 2,375 | |
| 23 | Taiwan | 2,892 | 12.1 | 2,251 | |
| 24 | Cambodia | 2,890 | 17.1 | 2,250 | |
| 25 | Sri Lanka | 2,738 | 12.5 | 2,132 | |
| 26 | Kazakhstan | 2,332 | 11.9 | 1,815 | |
| 27 | Jordan | 1,526 | 13.5 | 1,188 | |
| 28 | Laos | 1,269 | 16.7 | 988 | |
| 29 | Tajikistan | 1,242 | 12.3 | 967 | |
| 30 | Lebanon | 996 | 18.1 | 775 | |
| 31 | Kyrgyzstan | 925 | 13.8 | 720 | |
| 32 | Azerbaijan | 887 | 8.7 | 690 | |
| 33 | Turkmenistan | 813 | 12.5 | 633 | |
| 34 | United Arab Emirates | 627 | 6.6 | 488 | |
| 35 | Georgia | 566 | 15.3 | 440 | |
| 36 | Mongolia | 561 | 16.5 | 436 | |
| 37 | Palestine | 556 | 10.3 | 432 | |
| 38 | Oman | 492 | 10.7 | 383 | |
| 39 | Kuwait | 460 | 10.7 | 358 | |
| 40 | Israel | 378 | 3.9 | 294 | |
| 41 | Armenia | 333 | 11.9 | 259 | |
| 42 | Timor-Leste | 178 | 12.7 | 138 | |
| 43 | Qatar | 143 | 5.3 | 111 | |
| 44 | Bahrain | 113 | 7.5 | 87 | |
| 45 | Singapore | 106 | 1.8 | 82 | |
| 46 | Bhutan | 101 | 12.8 | 78 | |
| 47 | Brunei | 16 | 3.6 | 12 | |
| 48 | Maldives | 5 | 0.9 | 3 |
Questions
Asia — FAQ
How many road accidents happen in Asia per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, the 48 countries of Asia record an estimated 726,962 road traffic deaths per year combined — an average rate of 15.3 deaths per 100,000 people (global average ≈ 15).
Which country in Asia has the most road deaths?
China records the highest estimated total in Asia at 247,950 deaths per year. Adjusted for population, rankings differ — see the table for each country's rate per 100,000.