Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
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The following table lists the number of deaths and the death rate in the United States from 1900 to 2011.
| Year | Total number of deaths (in thousands) | Total deaths per 1,000 population |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 343 | 17.2 |
| 1910 | 697 | 14.7 |
| 1920 | 1,118 | 13.0 |
| 1930 | 1,327 | 11.3 |
| 1940 | 1,417 | 10.8 |
| 1950 | 1,452 | 9.6 |
| 1960 | 1,712 | 9.5 |
| 1970 | 1,921 | 9.5 |
| 1980 | 1,990 | 8.8 |
| 1990 | 2,148 | 8.6 |
| 2000 | 2,403 | 8.7 |
| 2003 | 2,448 | 8.4 |
| 2004 | 2,398 | 8.2 |
| 2005 | 2,432 | 8.2 |
| 2007 | 2,433 | 8.0 |
| 2010 | 2,468 | 7.9 |
| 2011 | 2,513 | 8.0 |
Note: data for 2011 are preliminary.
Source: U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, Vital Statistics of the United States, annual; National Vital Statistics Reports NVSR) (formerly Monthly Vital Statistics Report).
| Deaths, by State | Mortality | U.S. Annual Death Rates per 1,000 Population, 1900-2004 |
