Deaths by age group in Japan
Japan: Deaths by age group was 50,284 deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deaths by age group in Japan, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2023, deaths by age group in Japan stood at 50,284 deaths.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and up 90.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths by age group in Japan peaked at 53,377 deaths in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8 deaths, in 1950.
That places Japan 1st out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 91.3 deaths | 8 deaths | 143 deaths | 10 |
| 1960s | 176.3 deaths | 159 deaths | 204 deaths | 10 |
| 1970s | 395.9 deaths | 232 deaths | 579 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,255 deaths | 628 deaths | 2,341 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,377 deaths | 2,402 deaths | 6,622 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,536 deaths | 7,873 deaths | 21,100 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 29,344 deaths | 22,946 deaths | 40,291 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 48,867 deaths | 43,479 deaths | 53,377 deaths | 4 |
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More health data for Japan
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,294 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 178 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 633,995 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 607,213 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 640,318 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 611,707 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 638,500 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 608,501 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths by age group in Japan?
- Deaths by age group in Japan was 50,284 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 53,377 deaths in 2022.
- What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 deaths in 1950.
- How does Japan rank for deaths by age group?
- Japan ranks 1st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deaths by age group rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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+.