Avoidable mortality in Finland
Finland: Avoidable mortality was 11,223 Deaths in 2024. ▼ Falling
Avoidable mortality in Finland, 2000–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for avoidable mortality in Finland is 11,223 Deaths, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.0% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Finland peaked at 15,495 Deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 11,223 Deaths, in 2024.
Finland ranks 28th of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Avoidable mortality in Finland, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15,495 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 14,813 Deaths | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 14,673 Deaths | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 14,233 Deaths | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 14,556 Deaths | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 14,266 Deaths | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 13,919 Deaths | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 14,072 Deaths | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 13,760 Deaths | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 13,786 Deaths | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 13,533 Deaths | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 13,179 Deaths | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 13,068 Deaths | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 12,878 Deaths | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 12,382 Deaths | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 12,214 Deaths | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 12,612 Deaths | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 12,499 Deaths | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 12,392 Deaths | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 12,151 Deaths | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 12,472 Deaths | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 12,369 Deaths | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 12,858 Deaths | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 11,944 Deaths | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 11,223 Deaths | -6.0% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 11,223 Deaths is below the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 43% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Finland's 11,223 Deaths is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22,797 Deaths, 49% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14,357 Deaths | 13,760 Deaths | 15,495 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,691 Deaths | 12,151 Deaths | 13,533 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,173 Deaths | 11,223 Deaths | 12,858 Deaths | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
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- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4631 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0202 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.1502 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in Finland?
- Avoidable mortality in Finland was 11,223 Deaths in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 15,495 Deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,223 Deaths in 2024.
- How does Finland rank for avoidable mortality?
- Finland ranks 28th out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Finland 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.