Deaths data are a vital measure of a population’s health and provide information on patterns of diseases that cause death, by population groups and over time. Examining death patterns can help explain differences and changes in health status, evaluate health strategies, and guide planning and policy-making.
This web report presents data to 2023 on deaths, causes of death and life expectancy in Australia.
- Cat. no: PHE 229
Key findings
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In 2023, there were 183,131 deaths registered in Australia, a 4% decrease from 2022 (190,939 deaths)
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The leading causes of death in 2023 were coronary heart disease and dementia including Alzheimer’s disease
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48% of deaths of people aged under 75 were potentially avoidable
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In 2023, coronary heart disease was involved in almost 1 in 5 deaths