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Excess mortality: Deaths from all causes compared to average over previous years, by age

The percentage difference between the reported number of weekly or monthly deaths in 2020–2021 — broken down by age group — and the average number of deaths
in the same period over the years 2015–2019. The reported number might not count all deaths that occurred due to incomplete coverage and delays in reporting.

,United Kingdom,GermanyAges 0–14Ages 0–14Jan 5, 2020Oct 31, 2021Ages 15–64Ages 15–64Jan 5, 2020Oct 31, 2021Ages 65–74Ages 65–74Jan 5, 2020Oct 31, 2021Ages 75–84Ages 75–84Jan 5, 2020Oct 31, 2021Ages 85+Ages 85+Jan 5, 2020Oct 31, 2021
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Source: Human Mortality Database (2021)

Note: Comparisons across countries are affected by differences in the completeness of death reporting. Details can be found at our Excess Mortality page.

Jan 5, 2020
Oct 31, 2021

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