United States Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
United States's death rate was 9.9 in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
United States's death rate stood at 9.9 in 2025, a rise of +0.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.9 by 2025. United States ranked 52nd globally.
The United States recorded a death rate of 9.89 deaths per 1,000 people in 2025, placing it 52nd in the world according to World Bank data. Over the 65‑year series from 1960, the rate has risen modestly from an early level of 9.50, reaching an all‑time peak of 10.40 in 2021 before falling to a trough of 7.90 in 2009. The recent increase mirrors a broader post‑pandemic reversal, while the earlier decline reflected improvements in health care and chronic disease management. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Thailand reported a death rate of 10.00 and the Netherlands also posted 10.00, indicating that the United States now sits slightly below these counterparts. The upward swing since the 2009 low suggests that future trajectories will depend on the effectiveness of public‑health interventions, aging demographics, and advances in medical technology, which could either temper or accelerate the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.9 | +0.7 | #52 |
| 2023 | 9.2 | −0.6 | #160 |
| 2022 | 9.8 | −0.6 | #166 |
| 2021 | 10.4 | +0.1 | #166 |
| 2020 | 10.3 | +1.6 | #172 |
| 2019 | 8.7 | +0.0 | #147 |
| 2018 | 8.7 | +0.0 | #145 |
| 2017 | 8.6 | +0.1 | #141 |
| 2016 | 8.5 | +0.1 | #138 |
| 2015 | 8.4 | +0.2 | #139 |
| 2014 | 8.2 | +0.0 | #136 |
| 2013 | 8.2 | +0.1 | #135 |
| 2012 | 8.1 | +0.0 | #128 |
| 2011 | 8.1 | +0.1 | #129 |
| 2010 | 8.0 | +0.1 | #122 |
Analysis
United States's death rate was 9.9 in 2025, a rise of +0.7 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 9.9 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's death rate was 9.9 in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from the previous year.
United States's death rate peaked at 10.4 in 2021.
The lowest death rate in United States was 7.9 in 2009.
United States ranks 52nd globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's death rate is projected to reach 9.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of United States in 2025 was 9.9. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_death-rate,
title = {United States Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}