Countries by Organ Donation Rate 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the number of deceased organ donors per million population (PMP) in 2024 according to International Registry in Organ Donation and Transplantation data. Spain has led the world in organ donation rates for over 30 consecutive years — a record attributed to its opt-out presumed-consent system and the establishment of a dedicated hospital transplant coordination network in the 1980s.

✨ AI Insight

Spain's leading organ donation rate of 49.6 PMP underscores the success of its opt-out presumed-consent system, which has been in place for over three decades. The gap between Spain and the second-ranked Croatia (43.9 PMP) reveals a significant disparity in organ donation practices, suggesting that policy frameworks greatly influence donor rates. Notably, the United States, with a rate of 41.5 PMP, is performing well but still falls short of the top contenders, indicating potential areas for improvement in its organ donation strategies. Meanwhile, countries like the United Kingdom lag behind at 24.2 PMP, highlighting a need for enhanced public awareness and system reforms to boost donor numbers.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Spain leads with 50 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 38 · median: 40.

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Gap in 2024: Spain is 2× larger than United Kingdom.