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Released
23 June 2022

Provisional Mortality Statistics

  • In 2022, 44,331 deaths occurred by 31 March and were registered by 31 May, which is 6,609 (17.5%) more than the historical average.
  • In March there were 14,343 deaths, 1,254 (9.6%) above the historical average. 
  • The SDR in March was 41.0 per 100,000, compared to an average of 41.2 for the same month historically. 
  • Deaths due to COVID-19 increased to 625 in April after a decrease in March (see article). 
Reference period
Jan - Mar 2022
Released
06 April 2022

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%.
Reference period
2020
Released
24 June 2020

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

Statistics on doctor certified death registrations

Reference period
2019
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