Deaths by age group in China
China: Deaths by age group was 23,190 deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deaths by age group in China, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths by age group in China is 23,190 deaths, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 10.9% on the previous year and up 160.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths by age group in China peaked at 23,455 deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 35 deaths, in 1975.
China ranks 3rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 463.8 deaths | 322 deaths | 533 deaths | 10 |
| 1960s | 207.7 deaths | 44 deaths | 397 deaths | 10 |
| 1970s | 71 deaths | 35 deaths | 160 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 245.1 deaths | 121 deaths | 414 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,175 deaths | 470 deaths | 2,284 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,413 deaths | 2,672 deaths | 6,109 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,134 deaths | 6,713 deaths | 16,982 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,592 deaths | 18,805 deaths | 23,455 deaths | 4 |
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More health data for China
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,029 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,642 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 8.74 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 7.51 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 8.70 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 7.46 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 8.44 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 7.21 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths by age group in China?
- Deaths by age group in China was 23,190 deaths in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths by age group recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 23,455 deaths in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 35 deaths in 1975.
- How does China rank for deaths by age group?
- China ranks 3rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deaths by age group rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of deaths in a calendar year. This only includes people aged 100+.