Japan vs United States: Death Rate Comparison

Compare Death Rate (per 1,000 People) of Japan and United States over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚑ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2024, Japan recorded Death Rate (per 1,000 People) of 13.30 vs 9.00 for United States (Japan's Death Rate is 4.30 higher than United States's.).

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
13.30
+72.7% since 2000
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
9.00
+5.9% since 2000
βš–οΈ Difference / Gap
4.30
Latest Year: 2024
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Japan vs United States All Annual Observations (1960 – 2024)

Complete annual observations of Death Rate (per 1,000 People) for Japan and United States reported by World Bank.

Year πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan Death Rate πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States Death Rate Difference / Gap
2024 13.30 9.00 4.30
2023 13.00 9.20 3.80
2022 12.90 9.80 3.10
2021 11.70 10.40 1.30
2020 11.10 10.27 0.830
2019 11.20 8.70 2.50
2018 11.00 8.68 2.32
2017 10.80 8.64 2.16
2016 10.50 8.49 2.01
2015 10.30 8.44 1.86
2014 10.10 8.24 1.86
2013 10.10 8.21 1.88
2012 10.00 8.10 1.90
2011 9.90 8.07 1.83
2010 9.50 8.00 1.50
2009 9.10 7.90 1.20
2008 9.10 8.10 1.00
2007 8.80 8.00 0.800
2006 8.60 8.10 0.500
2005 8.60 8.30 0.300
2004 8.20 8.20 0.000
2003 8.00 8.40 0.400
2002 7.80 8.50 0.700
2001 7.70 8.50 0.800
2000 7.70 8.50 0.800
1999 7.80 8.60 0.800
1998 7.50 8.60 1.10
1997 7.30 8.70 1.40
1996 7.20 8.80 1.60
1995 7.40 8.80 1.40
1994 7.10 8.80 1.70
1993 7.10 8.80 1.70
1992 6.90 8.50 1.60
1991 6.70 8.60 1.90
1990 6.70 8.60 1.90
1989 6.40 8.80 2.40
1988 6.50 8.90 2.40
1987 6.20 8.60 2.40
1986 6.20 8.70 2.50
1985 6.30 8.70 2.40
1984 6.20 8.70 2.50
1983 6.20 8.60 2.40
1982 6.00 8.50 2.50
1981 6.10 8.60 2.50
1980 6.20 8.80 2.60
1979 6.00 8.50 2.50
1978 6.10 8.70 2.60
1977 6.10 8.60 2.50
1976 6.30 8.80 2.50
1975 6.30 8.80 2.50
1974 6.50 9.10 2.60
1973 6.60 9.30 2.70
1972 6.50 9.40 2.90
1971 6.60 9.30 2.70
1970 6.90 9.50 2.60
1969 6.80 9.50 2.70
1968 6.80 9.80 3.00
1967 6.80 9.40 2.60
1966 6.80 9.50 2.70
1965 7.10 9.40 2.30
1964 6.90 9.40 2.50
1963 7.00 9.60 2.60
1962 7.50 9.50 2.00
1961 7.40 9.30 1.90
1960 7.60 9.50 1.90

Death Rate Comparison

β€’ Current Leader: In 2024, Japan recorded Death Rate of 13.30, while United States recorded 9.00, a difference of 4.30.
β€’ 1960 Baseline: Japan stood at 7.60 and United States stood at 9.50.
β€’ 2000–2024 Trajectory: Japan moved to 13.30 (+72.7% since 2000), while United States moved to 9.00 (+5.9% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2024, Japan and United States followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, Japan recorded 7.60 compared to 9.50 for United States. By 2024, the values evolved to 13.30 and 9.00 respectively.

Key Differences

β€’ Absolute Gap: Difference in 2024 is 4.30.
β€’ Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 13.30 (Japan in 2024).
β€’ Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Japan achieved +72.7% since 2000, while United States achieved +5.9% since 2000.

About Death Rate (per 1,000 People)

Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year per 1,000 population.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for Japan and United States.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Death Rate

What is the Death Rate of Japan?

In 2024, Japan's Death Rate was 13.30 according to official World Bank data.

What is the Death Rate of United States?

In 2024, United States's Death Rate was 9.00 according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Death Rate?

In 2024, Japan recorded a higher Death Rate of 13.30 compared to United States's 9.00 (a difference of 4.30).

How has Death Rate changed over time for Japan and United States?

From 2000 to 2024, Japan's Death Rate changed by +72.7% since 2000, while United States's changed by +5.9% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: SP.DYN.CDRT.IN (Death Rate (per 1,000 People)). Values represent annual death rate (per 1,000 people) for Japan and United States from 1960 through 2024. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.