Avoidable mortality in New Zealand
New Zealand: Avoidable mortality was 8,444 Deaths in 2020. ▬ Flat
Avoidable mortality in New Zealand, 2000–2020
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for avoidable mortality in New Zealand is 8,444 Deaths, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in New Zealand peaked at 8,918 Deaths in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7,898 Deaths, in 2013.
New Zealand ranks 32nd of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Avoidable mortality in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8,799 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 8,892 Deaths | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 8,714 Deaths | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 8,580 Deaths | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 8,591 Deaths | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 8,139 Deaths | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 8,240 Deaths | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 8,366 Deaths | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 8,351 Deaths | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 8,434 Deaths | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 8,100 Deaths | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 8,409 Deaths | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 8,180 Deaths | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 7,898 Deaths | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 8,219 Deaths | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 8,299 Deaths | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 8,187 Deaths | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 8,569 Deaths | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 8,597 Deaths | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 8,918 Deaths | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 8,444 Deaths | -5.3% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 8,444 Deaths is below the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 32% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,511 Deaths | 8,139 Deaths | 8,892 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,338 Deaths | 7,898 Deaths | 8,918 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,444 Deaths | 8,444 Deaths | 8,444 Deaths | 1 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 29 Switzerland 11,083 Deaths compare
- 30 Costa Rica 10,842 Deaths compare
- 31 Israel 9,676 Deaths compare
- 33 Ireland 8,419 Deaths compare
- 34 Norway 8,381 Deaths compare
- 35 Luxembourg 810 Deaths compare
More health data for New Zealand
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4815 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 33 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.1187 % 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 0.0277 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.018 % 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 0.0291 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in New Zealand?
- Avoidable mortality in New Zealand was 8,444 Deaths in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 8,918 Deaths in 2019.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,898 Deaths in 2013.
- How does New Zealand rank for avoidable mortality?
- New Zealand ranks 32nd out of 36 countries with data for 2020.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.