As at 28 September 2020, the global death toll from Covid-19 has reached 1 002 561. The United States is by far the most affected by the pandemic with 7 321 343 of people infected and 209 453 deceased.
With more than 80 000 contaminations per day, India is on the way of becoming the country most affected by the disease.
China, the world' s most populated country where the disease originated, counts 85 351 contaminations up to now. Since 1 September 2020, the disease seems to have stabilized in China with an average of 8.5 infected people per day.
Top 5 countries most affected by Covid-19
Rank | Country | Number of contaminated | Number of deaths |
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1 | Etats-Unis | 7 321 343 | 209 453 |
2 | Inde | 6 073 348 | 95 574 |
3 | Brésil | 4 732 309 | 141 776 |
4 | Russie | 1 151 438 | 20 324 |
5 | Colombie | 813 056 | 25 488 |
Top 5 African countries most affected by Covid-19
Rank | Country | Number of contaminated | Number of deaths |
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1 | South Africa | 670 766 | 16 398 |
2 | Morocco | 117 685 | 2 069 |
3 | Egypt | 102 840 | 5 883 |
4 | Ethiopia | 73 332 | 1 170 |
5 | Nigeria | 58 324 | 1 108 |
Top 5 Asian countries most affected by Covid-19
Rank | Country | Number of contaminated | Number of deaths |
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1 | India | 6 073 348 | 95 574 |
2 | Iran | 446 448 | 25 589 |
3 | Bangladesh | 359 148 | 5 161 |
4 | Iraq | 349 450 | 8 990 |
5 | Saudi Arabia | 333 193 | 4 683 |
Top 5 European countries most affected by Covid-19
Rank | Country | Number of contaminated | Number of deaths |
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1 | Russia | 1 151 438 | 20 324 |
2 | Spain | 735 198 | 31 232 |
3 | France | 538 569 | 31 727 |
4 | UK | 434 969 | 41 988 |
5 | Italy | 309 870 | 35 835 |
Top 5 North American countries most affected by Covid-19
Rank | Country | Number of contaminated | Number of deaths |
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1 | United States | 7 321 343 | 209 453 |
2 | Mexico | 726 431 | 76 243 |
3 | Canada | 153 125 | 9 268 |
4 | Dominican Republic | 111 386 | 2 095 |
5 | Panama | 110 555 | 234 |
Top 5 South American countries most affected by Covid-19
Rank | Country | Number of contaminated | Number of deaths |
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1 | Brazil | 4 732 309 | 141 776 |
2 | Colombia | 813 056 | 25 488 |
3 | Peru | 805 302 | 32 262 |
4 | Argentina | 711 325 | 15 749 |
5 | Chilie | 457 901 | 12 641 |
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