Plague Mortality: Global Cases and Death Toll - WHO Data

The number of people who die of plague each year varies. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were 3248 cases of plague reported worldwide in 2017, including 584 deaths. The majority of cases were reported from Madagascar, which accounted for 70% of all cases. Other countries that reported cases of plague in 2017 included the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Peru, the United States, and China.

The plague is a bacterial infection that is spread by fleas. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including fever, chills, swelling of the lymph nodes, and skin lesions. If left untreated, the plague can be fatal.

The risk of contracting the plague is low, but it is important to take precautions if you are travelling to an area where the plague is known to occur. These precautions include avoiding contact with fleas and rodents, and taking antibiotics if you are prescribed them.