Avoidable mortality in Belgium
Belgium: Avoidable mortality was 22,459 Deaths in 2022. ▼ Falling
Avoidable mortality in Belgium, 2000–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 22,459 Deaths for avoidable mortality in 2022.
The figure is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Belgium peaked at 28,926 Deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 21,212 Deaths, in 2019.
That places Belgium 24th out of 36 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Avoidable mortality in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 28,926 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 27,987 Deaths | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 27,392 Deaths | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 26,803 Deaths | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 25,579 Deaths | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 25,804 Deaths | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 24,376 Deaths | -5.5% |
| 2007 | 24,299 Deaths | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 24,349 Deaths | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 23,959 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 23,507 Deaths | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 23,160 Deaths | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 23,099 Deaths | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 23,014 Deaths | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 22,041 Deaths | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 22,266 Deaths | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 21,837 Deaths | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 21,736 Deaths | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 21,817 Deaths | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 21,212 Deaths | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 24,797 Deaths | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 23,569 Deaths | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 22,459 Deaths | -4.7% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 22,459 Deaths is below the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 86% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 22,459 Deaths is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22,797 Deaths, 99% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25,947 Deaths | 23,959 Deaths | 28,926 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,369 Deaths | 21,212 Deaths | 23,507 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,608 Deaths | 22,459 Deaths | 24,797 Deaths | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in Belgium?
- Avoidable mortality in Belgium was 22,459 Deaths in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 28,926 Deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,212 Deaths in 2019.
- How does Belgium rank for avoidable mortality?
- Belgium ranks 24th out of 36 countries with data for 2022.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium 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.