Aizawl, Mizoram: Respiratory diseases emerged as the leading cause of medically certified deaths in Mizoram in 2025, claiming 721 lives, including 268 women, according to an official state government report. The Medical Certification of Causes of Death (MCCD) Report 2025 revealed that respiratory illnesses accounted for 17.3% of all medically certified deaths.
Meanwhile, digestive diseases ranked second at 15%, followed by circulatory system diseases at 13.7%. The state recorded 4,146 medically certified deaths during the year, reflecting a decline of 183 cases compared with 2024.
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Key Facts From Mizoram MCCD Report 2025
- State: Mizoram, Northeast India
- Reporting Year: 2025
- Total Medically Certified Deaths: 4,146
- Respiratory Disease Deaths: 721
- Women Among Respiratory Deaths: 268
- Respiratory Disease Share: 17.3%
- Digestive Diseases: 15% of deaths
- Circulatory System Diseases: 13.7%
- Infectious and Parasitic Diseases: 12.2%
- Cancer and Other Neoplasms: 11%
- Highest District Count: Aizawl, with 2,664 deaths
- Report Released By: Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Mizoram
Respiratory Diseases Lead Causes of Death in Mizoram
The Mizoram government identified respiratory diseases as the largest category of medically certified deaths in 2025.
According to the MCCD Report, respiratory illnesses claimed 721 lives during the year. Of these, 268 deaths involved women.
Consequently, respiratory diseases accounted for 17.3% of the state’s medically certified fatalities.
The findings highlight the significant contribution of respiratory conditions to recorded mortality in Mizoram.
However, the report’s figures cover medically certified deaths rather than every death registered across the state.
Digestive and Circulatory Diseases Rank Second and Third
Digestive system diseases emerged as the second-leading cause of medically certified deaths in Mizoram.
According to the report, these conditions accounted for 15% of fatalities.
Meanwhile, circulatory system diseases ranked third, contributing 13.7% of medically certified deaths.
Additionally, infectious and parasitic diseases accounted for 12.2% of the total.
Cancer and other neoplasms contributed another 11%.
Together, these five disease categories represented 69.2% of all medically certified deaths in Mizoram during 2025.
Mizoram Records Decline in Medically Certified Deaths
The report also revealed a decline in the total number of medically certified deaths compared with the previous year.
Mizoram recorded 4,146 medically certified deaths in 2025, compared with 4,329 in 2024.
Therefore, the annual count decreased by 183 cases, representing a decline of approximately 4.2%.
However, this reduction does not necessarily indicate a similar decline in the state’s overall mortality rate.
Changes in medical certification coverage and reporting may also influence the annual figures.
Aizawl Reports Highest Number of Medically Certified Deaths
Aizawl district recorded the highest number of medically certified deaths in Mizoram during 2025.
According to the report, Aizawl accounted for 2,664 deaths, significantly exceeding the figures from other districts.
Meanwhile, Lunglei recorded 350 medically certified deaths.
Kolasib followed with 282 deaths.
However, these district totals reflect medically certified cases and do not establish district-wise mortality rates.
Mizoram Government Releases MCCD Report 2025
Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths-cum-Commissioner and Secretary Vanlaldina Fanai released the MCCD Report 2025.
The Directorate of Economics and Statistics organised the report-release programme.
The publication provides information about medically certified causes of death across Mizoram.
Furthermore, the findings offer valuable insights into major disease categories associated with fatalities.
Why Is the Mizoram Mortality Report Important?
Mizoram is a northeastern Indian state bordering Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Its geographical location and healthcare infrastructure make district-level health statistics important for public health planning.
Moreover, cause-of-death data can help authorities identify major disease burdens and assess healthcare priorities.
The MCCD Report therefore provides a useful statistical reference for understanding medically certified mortality patterns in Mizoram.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What was the leading cause of medically certified deaths in Mizoram in 2025?
Respiratory diseases ranked first, accounting for 721 deaths or 17.3% of medically certified fatalities.
2. How many medically certified deaths did Mizoram record in 2025?
Mizoram recorded 4,146 medically certified deaths, compared with 4,329 in 2024.
3. Which district recorded the highest number of deaths?
Aizawl recorded the highest number, with 2,664 medically certified deaths.
4. What were the other major causes of death?
Digestive diseases accounted for 15%, circulatory diseases 13.7%, infectious and parasitic diseases 12.2%, and neoplasms 11%.
5. Who released the Mizoram MCCD Report 2025?
Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths-cum-Commissioner and Secretary Vanlaldina Fanai released the report.
Report Highlights Mizoram’s Major Health Challenges
The MCCD Report 2025 identifies respiratory diseases as the leading cause of medically certified deaths in Mizoram.
Meanwhile, digestive, circulatory and infectious diseases also contributed substantially to the recorded fatalities.
The findings provide important evidence for public health planning and future healthcare assessments.
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