Avoidable mortality in Sweden
Sweden: Avoidable mortality was 13,794 Deaths in 2024. ▼ Falling
Avoidable mortality in Sweden, 2000–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
In 2024, avoidable mortality in Sweden stood at 13,794 Deaths. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 7.1% on the previous year and down 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Sweden peaked at 19,676 Deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 13,794 Deaths, in 2024.
That places Sweden 26th out of 36 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Avoidable mortality in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19,676 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 19,476 Deaths | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 19,409 Deaths | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 19,023 Deaths | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 18,843 Deaths | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 18,312 Deaths | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 17,951 Deaths | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 17,709 Deaths | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 18,008 Deaths | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 17,675 Deaths | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 17,137 Deaths | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 16,903 Deaths | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 17,105 Deaths | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 17,374 Deaths | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 17,071 Deaths | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 17,358 Deaths | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 17,181 Deaths | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 17,086 Deaths | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 17,040 Deaths | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 15,977 Deaths | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 17,155 Deaths | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 16,247 Deaths | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 15,412 Deaths | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 14,844 Deaths | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 13,794 Deaths | -7.1% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 13,794 Deaths is below the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 53% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 13,794 Deaths is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22,797 Deaths, 61% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18,608 Deaths | 17,675 Deaths | 19,676 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 17,023 Deaths | 15,977 Deaths | 17,374 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,490 Deaths | 13,794 Deaths | 17,155 Deaths | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in Sweden?
- Avoidable mortality in Sweden was 13,794 Deaths in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 19,676 Deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,794 Deaths in 2024.
- How does Sweden rank for avoidable mortality?
- Sweden ranks 26th out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sweden 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.