Avoidable mortality in Brazil

Brazil: Avoidable mortality was 608,011 Deaths in 2023. β–² Rising

Latest (2023)
608,011 Deaths
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
2nd
of 36 countries
All-time high
888,796 Deaths
in 2021
All-time low
456,683 Deaths
in 2000
Years of data
24
2000–2023

Avoidable mortality in Brazil, 2000–2023

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k2000201120232000: 456.7k Deaths2001: 460.4k Deaths2002: 466.8k Deaths2003: 471.4k Deaths2004: 480.4k Deaths2005: 478.4k Deaths2006: 491.4k Deaths2007: 496.5k Deaths2008: 509.0k Deaths2009: 519.2k Deaths2010: 527.5k Deaths2011: 538.8k Deaths2012: 543.1k Deaths2013: 551.6k Deaths2014: 555.0k Deaths2015: 559.4k Deaths2016: 577.4k Deaths2017: 575.6k Deaths2018: 571.7k Deaths2019: 570.4k Deaths2020: 690.2k Deaths2021: 888.8k Deaths2022: 634.1k Deaths2023: 608.0k Deaths

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.

Analysis

In 2023, avoidable mortality in Brazil stood at 608,011 Deaths.

The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Brazil peaked at 888,796 Deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 456,683 Deaths, in 2000.

That places Brazil 2nd out of 36 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 483,011 Deaths 456,683 Deaths 519,220 Deaths 10
2010s 557,051 Deaths 527,524 Deaths 577,401 Deaths 10
2020s 705,252 Deaths 608,011 Deaths 888,796 Deaths 4

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 1 United States 1.00 million Deaths compare
  2. 3 Mexico 373,220 Deaths compare
  3. 4 South Africa 253,927 Deaths compare
  4. 5 Japan 213,167 Deaths compare

See the full ranking of 46 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is avoidable mortality in Brazil?
Avoidable mortality in Brazil was 608,011 Deaths in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 888,796 Deaths in 2021.
What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 456,683 Deaths in 2000.
How does Brazil rank for avoidable mortality?
Brazil ranks 2nd out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Brazil 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

Indicator
Avoidable mortality
Unit
Deaths
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
46 places, 1,048 data points, 2000–2024
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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.