Avoidable mortality in France

France: Avoidable mortality was 113,261 Deaths in 2023. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2023)
113,261 Deaths
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
9th
of 36 countries
All-time high
132,434 Deaths
in 2000
All-time low
107,075 Deaths
in 2014
Years of data
24
2000–2023

Avoidable mortality in France, 2000–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k2000201120232000: 132.4k Deaths2001: 130.3k Deaths2002: 128.4k Deaths2003: 127.0k Deaths2004: 121.1k Deaths2005: 120.9k Deaths2006: 118.2k Deaths2007: 116.3k Deaths2008: 115.4k Deaths2009: 115.0k Deaths2010: 113.0k Deaths2011: 111.8k Deaths2012: 109.5k Deaths2013: 108.1k Deaths2014: 107.1k Deaths2015: 109.5k Deaths2016: 109.6k Deaths2017: 109.7k Deaths2018: 110.1k Deaths2019: 109.5k Deaths2020: 121.4k Deaths2021: 123.2k Deaths2022: 119.9k Deaths2023: 113.3k Deaths

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for avoidable mortality in France is 113,261 Deaths, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in France peaked at 132,434 Deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 107,075 Deaths, in 2014.

That places France 9th out of 36 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 122,519 Deaths 115,028 Deaths 132,434 Deaths 10
2010s 109,792 Deaths 107,075 Deaths 113,024 Deaths 10
2020s 119,444 Deaths 113,261 Deaths 123,177 Deaths 4

Countries ranked near France

  1. 6 Thailand 211,805 Deaths compare
  2. 7 Germany 195,524 Deaths compare
  3. 8 United Kingdom 143,872 Deaths compare
  4. 10 Colombia 105,841 Deaths compare
  5. 11 Argentina 99,807 Deaths compare
  6. 12 Italy 97,527 Deaths compare

See the full ranking of 46 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is avoidable mortality in France?
Avoidable mortality in France was 113,261 Deaths in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 132,434 Deaths in 2000.
What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 107,075 Deaths in 2014.
How does France rank for avoidable mortality?
France ranks 9th out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France 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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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
Last refreshed

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.