Respiratory conditions emerged as the single largest contributor to medically certified fatalities in Mizoram throughout 2025, claiming 17.3 per cent of the total documented deaths. Digestive system disorders ranked as the second most frequent cause, accounting for 15 per cent of all medically certified fatalities in the northeastern state.
Breakdown of Major Causes of Death
The Medical Certification of Causes of Death 2025, formally presented by Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths-cum-Commissioner and Secretary Vanlaldina Fanai during an event organized by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, identified circulatory system diseases as the third-leading cause, representing 13.7 per cent of all medically certified cases. In addition, infectious and parasitic diseases were responsible for 12.2 per cent of deaths, while neoplasms, commonly known as cancers, contributed 11 per cent.
Specific Fatality Counts and Overall Numbers
The documentation confirmed that 721 individuals, including 268 women, died due to respiratory conditions during the calendar year. Concurrently, digestive disorders claimed 613 lives across the state. Across all health facilities and jurisdictions, Mizoram recorded a total of 4,146 medically certified deaths in 2025, which reflects a decrease compared to the 4,329 certified fatalities documented in 2024.
District-Wise Distribution of Fatalities
Geographical figures across the state revealed notable differences among districts. Aizawl registered the highest volume of medically certified deaths with 2,664 cases. Lunglei followed behind with 350 certified deaths, while Kolasib documented 282 cases during the year.
