Causes of death

Provisional Mortality Statistics

All-cause mortality data in this report includes both doctor certified and coroner referred deaths. Cause-specific mortality includes only doctor certified deaths.
In 2022, there were 15,805 deaths that occurred by 31 January and were registered by 31 March, 2,865 or 22.1% more than the historical average.
After cancers, doctor-certified deaths due to COVID-19 were the second most common cause of death in January 2022.

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Causes of Death, Australia

COVID-19 was the 38th leading cause of death (898 deaths).
In 2020 there was a decrease in mortality in Australia.
The five leading causes decreased, with a significant reduction in respiratory diseases.
Rates from suicide, drug overdoses and car crashes decreased.
Alcohol-induced death rates increased by 8.3%.

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Causes of Death, Australia: Doctor Certified Deaths, Summary Tables

Statistics on doctor certified death registrations

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