Avoidable mortality in Germany
Germany: Avoidable mortality was 195,524 Deaths in 2022. ▼ Falling
Avoidable mortality in Germany, 2000–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for avoidable mortality in Germany is 195,524 Deaths, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Germany peaked at 245,266 Deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 177,503 Deaths, in 2019.
Germany ranks 7th of 36 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Avoidable mortality in Germany, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 245,266 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 238,462 Deaths | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 237,988 Deaths | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 234,997 Deaths | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 224,682 Deaths | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 220,229 Deaths | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 214,118 Deaths | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 210,605 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 208,801 Deaths | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 207,518 Deaths | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 203,799 Deaths | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 199,949 Deaths | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 196,020 Deaths | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 195,951 Deaths | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 186,734 Deaths | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 189,417 Deaths | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 184,157 Deaths | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 181,208 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 183,116 Deaths | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 177,503 Deaths | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 186,511 Deaths | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 194,483 Deaths | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 195,524 Deaths | +0.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 195,524 Deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 7.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Germany's 195,524 Deaths is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22,797 Deaths, 8.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 224,267 Deaths | 207,518 Deaths | 245,266 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 189,785 Deaths | 177,503 Deaths | 203,799 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 192,173 Deaths | 186,511 Deaths | 195,524 Deaths | 3 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 4 Lithuania 12,088 Deaths compare
- 4 South Africa 253,927 Deaths compare
- 5 Japan 213,167 Deaths compare
- 5 Latvia 8,179 Deaths compare
- 6 Slovenia 4,664 Deaths compare
- 6 Thailand 211,805 Deaths compare
- 7 Estonia 4,305 Deaths compare
- 8 United Kingdom 143,872 Deaths compare
- 9 France 113,261 Deaths compare
- 10 Colombia 105,841 Deaths compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9955 % change on previous year (2090)
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- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2000)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.18 % 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 0.0216 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0228 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in Germany?
- Avoidable mortality in Germany was 195,524 Deaths in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 245,266 Deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 177,503 Deaths in 2019.
- How does Germany rank for avoidable mortality?
- Germany ranks 7th out of 36 countries with data for 2022.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany 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.