Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region was 150,199 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in United Kingdom, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in United Kingdom is 150,199, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in United Kingdom peaked at 241,521 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 150,199, in 2021.
That places United Kingdom 20th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 234,016 | — |
| 2001 | 241,521 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 238,399 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 233,572 | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 217,426 | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 208,602 | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 198,166 | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 193,656 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 190,821 | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 180,620 | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 178,901 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 160,184 | -10.5% |
| 2012 | 164,077 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 163,167 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 157,087 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 161,175 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 154,990 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 154,480 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 157,392 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 150,359 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 156,317 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 150,199 | -3.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 150,199 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11,632, 12.9× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 150,199 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24,921, 6.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 213,680 | 180,620 | 241,521 | 10 |
| 2010s | 160,181 | 150,359 | 178,901 | 10 |
| 2020s | 153,258 | 150,199 | 156,317 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in United Kingdom?
- Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in United Kingdom was 150,199 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 241,521 in 2001.
- What is the lowest deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 150,199 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region?
- United Kingdom ranks 20th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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