Mortality in the United States, 2023

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Demography
• Biostatistics

Background:

• This report details final U.S. mortality data for 2023.
• It examines deaths and death rates across various demographic factors including sex, age, race, and Hispanic origin.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present comprehensive 2023 U.S. mortality statistics.
• To analyze trends in life expectancy and death rates from the previous year.

Main Methods:

• Utilized death certificate data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia for 2022 and 2023.
• Data compiled through the National Vital Statistics System.
• Followed 1997 Office of Management and Budget standards for race and Hispanic-origin categories.

Main Results:

• U.S. life expectancy increased to 78.4 years in 2023, a 0.9-year rise from 2022.
• The age-adjusted death rate declined by 6.0% to 750.5 deaths per 100,000 standard population.
• Age-specific death rates decreased for individuals aged 5 years and older.

Conclusions:

• The data indicate a positive trend in U.S. mortality in 2023.
• Life expectancy has improved, and overall death rates have declined.