Mortality in the United States — Provisional Data, 2023

Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Provisional death estimates provide an early indication of shifts in mortality trends and can guide public health policies and interventions intended to reduce mortality.

What is added by this report?

More than 3 million persons died in the United States in 2023. The overall age-adjusted death rate in 2023 was 6.1% lower than in 2022. The overall death rate was highest among non-Hispanic Black or African American persons. The number of deaths from COVID-19 was 68.9% lower than in 2022.

What are the implications for public health practice?

Timely and actionable data can guide public health policies and interventions for populations experiencing higher mortality.