Annual deaths by age in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Annual deaths by age was 2,936 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
2,936
Change on year
down 6.5%
World rank
87th
of 229 countries
All-time high
29,775
in 1950
All-time low
2,917
in 2020
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Annual deaths by age in United Kingdom, 1950–2023

010.0k20.0k30.0k195019862023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual deaths by age in United Kingdom is 2,936, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual deaths by age in United Kingdom peaked at 29,775 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2,917, in 2020.

That places United Kingdom 87th out of 229 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 25,234 23,045 29,775 10
1960s 22,813 19,730 24,953 10
1970s 14,157 10,892 19,351 10
1980s 8,722 7,694 10,626 10
1990s 5,744 4,847 7,500 10
2000s 4,362 4,192 4,460 10
2010s 3,610 3,218 4,141 10
2020s 3,029 2,917 3,140 4

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 84 Jordan 3,230 compare
  2. 85 Ecuador 3,214 compare
  3. 86 Namibia 2,941 compare
  4. 88 France 2,691 compare
  5. 89 Kyrgyz Republic 2,585 compare
  6. 90 Gabon 2,568 compare

See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual deaths by age in United Kingdom?
Annual deaths by age in United Kingdom was 2,936 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual deaths by age recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 29,775 in 1950.
What is the lowest annual deaths by age recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 2,917 in 2020.
How does United Kingdom rank for annual deaths by age?
United Kingdom ranks 87th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual deaths by age rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual deaths by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual deaths by age
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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