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 2024 on deaths, causes of death and life expectancy in Australia.
- Cat. no: PHE 229
Key findings
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In 2024, there were 187,268 deaths registered in Australia, a 2% increase from 2023 (183,131 deaths)
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Dementia including Alzheimer’s disease was the leading cause of death in 2024
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Almost half of all deaths of people aged under 75 were potentially avoidable
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In 2024, coronary heart disease was involved in almost 1 in 5 deaths