Poland Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Poland's death rate was 12.2 in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 9.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Poland's death rate stood at 12.2 in 2025, a rise of +1.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.2 by 2025. Poland ranked 22nd globally.
Poland's death rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the all-time peak of 14.00 recorded in 2021, a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. This figure represents a substantial increase from the all-time trough of 7.40, achieved in 1966, amidst a period of improved healthcare and economic stability. The death rate in Poland currently stands at 12.20, ranking the country 22nd globally. When compared to its regional peers, Poland's death rate is relatively consistent with that of Georgia, which boasts a rate of 12.39. The trend indicates a general increase in the death rate in Poland since the mid-20th century, with a notable surge during the pandemic era. Looking forward, a decline in the death rate may be influenced by ongoing advancements in healthcare infrastructure and the adoption of preventive measures against infectious diseases, potentially leading to a more stable and decreasing trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 12.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 12.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.2 | +1.1 | #22 |
| 2023 | 11.1 | −1.1 | #192 |
| 2022 | 12.2 | −1.8 | #194 |
| 2021 | 14.0 | +1.3 | #197 |
| 2020 | 12.7 | +1.9 | #199 |
| 2019 | 10.8 | −0.1 | #190 |
| 2018 | 10.9 | +0.3 | #189 |
| 2017 | 10.6 | +0.4 | #188 |
| 2016 | 10.2 | −0.2 | #184 |
| 2015 | 10.4 | +0.5 | #183 |
| 2014 | 9.9 | −0.3 | #179 |
| 2013 | 10.2 | +0.1 | #181 |
| 2012 | 10.1 | +0.2 | #174 |
| 2011 | 9.9 | +0.0 | #170 |
| 2010 | 9.9 | −0.2 | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Poland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Poland's death rate was 12.2 in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 9.9% increase from the previous year.
Poland's death rate peaked at 14.0 in 2021.
The lowest death rate in Poland was 7.4 in 1965.
Poland ranks 22nd globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Poland's death rate is projected to reach 12.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Poland in 2025 was 12.2. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_poland_death-rate,
title = {Poland Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/poland/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}