European Union Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
European Union's death rate was 11.5 in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
European Union's death rate stood at 11.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.5 by 2025. European Union ranked 30th globally.
The European Union’s death rate has risen modestly over the 65‑year series, moving from 10.05 in 1960 to 11.49 in 2025, placing it 30th among world economies. The indicator reached its all‑time peak of 11.89 in 2021 before easing to the current level, while the lowest point of 9.66 occurred in 2004, reflecting a long‑term upward trajectory punctuated by a brief post‑pandemic surge. Compared with peers of similar ranking, the EU’s rate is slightly lower than St. Vincent and the Grenadines (11.56) and Barbados (11.61) but higher than St. Kitts and Nevis (11.41), underscoring its position in the higher‑mortality bracket of small island economies. The persistent increase is driven by ageing populations and chronic disease prevalence across member states. Future declines will likely depend on successful health‑policy interventions, such as expanded preventive care and advances in medical technology, which could reverse the current upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 11.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.5 | +0.7 | #30 |
| 2023 | 10.8 | −0.8 | #188 |
| 2022 | 11.5 | −0.4 | #189 |
| 2021 | 11.9 | +0.3 | #183 |
| 2020 | 11.6 | +1.2 | #186 |
| 2019 | 10.4 | −0.1 | #185 |
| 2018 | 10.5 | +0.0 | #187 |
| 2017 | 10.5 | +0.3 | #186 |
| 2016 | 10.2 | −0.2 | #181 |
| 2015 | 10.4 | +0.5 | #184 |
| 2014 | 9.9 | −0.1 | #177 |
| 2013 | 10.0 | −0.0 | #177 |
| 2012 | 10.1 | +0.3 | #173 |
| 2011 | 9.8 | −0.0 | #167 |
| 2010 | 9.8 | −0.0 | #168 |
Analysis
European Union's death rate was 11.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.7 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 11.5 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's death rate was 11.5 in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from the previous year.
European Union's death rate peaked at 11.9 in 2021.
The lowest death rate in European Union was 9.7 in 2004.
European Union ranks 30th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
European Union's death rate is projected to reach 11.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of European Union in 2025 was 11.5. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_european-union_death-rate,
title = {European Union Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}