Avoidable mortality in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Avoidable mortality was 143,872 Deaths in 2024. ▼ Falling
Avoidable mortality in United Kingdom, 2001–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for avoidable mortality in United Kingdom is 143,872 Deaths, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in United Kingdom peaked at 164,047 Deaths in 2001 and was at its lowest, 130,593 Deaths, in 2012.
United Kingdom ranks 8th of 36 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Avoidable mortality in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 164,047 Deaths | — |
| 2002 | 160,818 Deaths | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 158,367 Deaths | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 151,441 Deaths | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 148,345 Deaths | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 145,287 Deaths | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 143,085 Deaths | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 143,057 Deaths | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 138,265 Deaths | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 136,366 Deaths | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 132,674 Deaths | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 130,593 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 131,796 Deaths | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 131,987 Deaths | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 135,128 Deaths | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 137,521 Deaths | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 136,910 Deaths | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 139,499 Deaths | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 137,442 Deaths | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 158,761 Deaths | +15.5% |
| 2021 | 163,125 Deaths | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 147,564 Deaths | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 147,361 Deaths | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 143,872 Deaths | -2.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 143,872 Deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 5.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 143,872 Deaths is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22,797 Deaths, 6.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 150,301 Deaths | 138,265 Deaths | 164,047 Deaths | 9 |
| 2010s | 134,992 Deaths | 130,593 Deaths | 139,499 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 152,137 Deaths | 143,872 Deaths | 163,125 Deaths | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in United Kingdom?
- Avoidable mortality in United Kingdom was 143,872 Deaths in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 164,047 Deaths in 2001.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 130,593 Deaths in 2012.
- How does United Kingdom rank for avoidable mortality?
- United Kingdom ranks 8th out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.