Avoidable mortality in Norway
Norway: Avoidable mortality was 8,381 Deaths in 2016. ▼ Falling
Avoidable mortality in Norway, 2000–2016
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
In 2016, avoidable mortality in Norway stood at 8,381 Deaths.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Norway peaked at 9,942 Deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8,163 Deaths, in 2014.
That places Norway 34th out of 36 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Avoidable mortality in Norway, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,942 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 9,594 Deaths | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 9,546 Deaths | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 9,026 Deaths | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 8,887 Deaths | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 8,597 Deaths | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 8,506 Deaths | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 8,424 Deaths | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 8,512 Deaths | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 8,561 Deaths | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 8,503 Deaths | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 8,479 Deaths | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,382 Deaths | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 8,398 Deaths | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 8,163 Deaths | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 8,247 Deaths | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 8,381 Deaths | +1.6% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 8,381 Deaths is below the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 32% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Norway's 8,381 Deaths is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22,797 Deaths, 37% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,960 Deaths | 8,424 Deaths | 9,942 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,365 Deaths | 8,163 Deaths | 8,503 Deaths | 7 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 31 Israel 9,676 Deaths compare
- 32 New Zealand 8,444 Deaths compare
- 33 Ireland 8,419 Deaths compare
- 35 Luxembourg 810 Deaths compare
- 36 Iceland 541 Deaths compare
More health data for Norway
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -7.69 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.337 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2021)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.217 % 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 0.0238 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.0617 % 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 0.0251 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in Norway?
- Avoidable mortality in Norway was 8,381 Deaths in 2016, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 9,942 Deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,163 Deaths in 2014.
- How does Norway rank for avoidable mortality?
- Norway ranks 34th out of 36 countries with data for 2016.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Norway 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.