Avoidable mortality in Japan
Japan: Avoidable mortality was 213,167 Deaths in 2023. ▼ Falling
Avoidable mortality in Japan, 2000–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for avoidable mortality in Japan is 213,167 Deaths, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.6% on the previous year and down 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Japan peaked at 310,159 Deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 213,167 Deaths, in 2023.
That places Japan 5th 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 310,159 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 304,883 Deaths | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 299,353 Deaths | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 299,095 Deaths | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 292,882 Deaths | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 294,144 Deaths | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 285,484 Deaths | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 281,700 Deaths | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 277,119 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 269,026 Deaths | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 268,723 Deaths | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 277,451 Deaths | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 257,046 Deaths | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 250,879 Deaths | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 247,969 Deaths | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 241,749 Deaths | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 233,958 Deaths | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 225,455 Deaths | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 221,329 Deaths | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 215,647 Deaths | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 213,333 Deaths | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 217,206 Deaths | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 221,141 Deaths | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 213,167 Deaths | -3.6% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 213,167 Deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 8.2× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 291,384 Deaths | 269,026 Deaths | 310,159 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 244,021 Deaths | 215,647 Deaths | 277,451 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 216,212 Deaths | 213,167 Deaths | 221,141 Deaths | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 2 Poland 119,957 Deaths compare
- 2 Brazil 608,011 Deaths compare
- 3 Mexico 373,220 Deaths compare
- 3 Netherlands 29,607 Deaths compare
- 3 Croatia 14,419 Deaths compare
- 4 Lithuania 12,088 Deaths compare
- 4 South Africa 253,927 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
- 7 Germany 195,524 Deaths compare
- 8 United Kingdom 143,872 Deaths compare
More health data for Japan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.73 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2774 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 178 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.22 % 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 0.0155 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.36 % 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 0.0163 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in Japan?
- Avoidable mortality in Japan was 213,167 Deaths in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 310,159 Deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 213,167 Deaths in 2023.
- How does Japan rank for avoidable mortality?
- Japan ranks 5th out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan 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.