Avoidable mortality in France
France: Avoidable mortality was 113,261 Deaths in 2023. ▼ Falling
Avoidable mortality in France, 2000–2023
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.
Avoidable mortality in France, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 132,434 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 130,300 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 128,437 Deaths | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 126,998 Deaths | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 121,143 Deaths | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 120,949 Deaths | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 118,173 Deaths | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 116,285 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 115,439 Deaths | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 115,028 Deaths | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 113,024 Deaths | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 111,794 Deaths | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 109,514 Deaths | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 108,103 Deaths | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 107,075 Deaths | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 109,518 Deaths | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 109,604 Deaths | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 109,681 Deaths | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 110,085 Deaths | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 109,526 Deaths | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 121,430 Deaths | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 123,177 Deaths | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 119,908 Deaths | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 113,261 Deaths | -5.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 113,261 Deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 4.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- France's 113,261 Deaths is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22,797 Deaths, 5.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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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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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.