Avoidable mortality in Australia
Australia: Avoidable mortality was 39,964 Deaths in 2024. ▲ Rising
Avoidable mortality in Australia, 2000–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
Australia recorded 39,964 Deaths for avoidable mortality in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Australia peaked at 41,112 Deaths in 2022 and was at its lowest, 33,193 Deaths, in 2006.
That places Australia 18th out of 36 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Avoidable mortality in Australia, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38,536 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 37,392 Deaths | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 36,718 Deaths | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 35,458 Deaths | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 34,446 Deaths | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 33,193 Deaths | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 33,732 Deaths | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 34,623 Deaths | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 34,808 Deaths | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 34,400 Deaths | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 34,583 Deaths | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 34,063 Deaths | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 34,841 Deaths | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 35,953 Deaths | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 36,981 Deaths | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 36,460 Deaths | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 36,966 Deaths | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 36,958 Deaths | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 38,993 Deaths | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 37,140 Deaths | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 38,003 Deaths | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 41,112 Deaths | +8.2% |
| 2023 | 39,334 Deaths | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 39,964 Deaths | +1.6% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 39,964 Deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 1.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35,434 Deaths | 33,193 Deaths | 38,536 Deaths | 9 |
| 2010s | 36,020 Deaths | 34,063 Deaths | 38,993 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,111 Deaths | 37,140 Deaths | 41,112 Deaths | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0279 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0295 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in Australia?
- Avoidable mortality in Australia was 39,964 Deaths in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 41,112 Deaths in 2022.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 33,193 Deaths in 2006.
- How does Australia rank for avoidable mortality?
- Australia ranks 18th out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Avoidable mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents data on preventable, treatable and avoidable (preventable + treatable) causes of mortality. Preventable and treatable causes of mortality are defined as follows: - Preventable mortality: Causes of death that can be mainly avoided through effective public health and primary prevention interventions (i.e. before the onset of diseases/injuries, to reduce incidence). - Treatable (or amenable) mortality: Causes of death that can be mainly avoided through timely and effective healthcare interventions, including secondary prevention such as screening, and treatment (i.e. after the onset of diseases, to reduce case-fatality). Both indicators refer to premature mortality (under age 75). Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.