In 2019, there were 530,841 deaths registered in England and Wales, a decrease of 2.0% compared with 2018 (541,589 deaths).
Taking into account the population size and age structure, age-standardised mortality rates (ASMRs) in England and Wales decreased significantly, by 3.7% for males and 4.7% for females


2020 data

Using the Deaths Registered in England and Wales publication, there have been 607,922 deaths registered in 2020. 569,700 in England and 37,399 in Wales. Year-end figures for Scotland and Northern Ireland can be found in the links below:


2021 data

Using the Deaths Registered Weekly in England and Wales publication, there have been 393,733 deaths registered in England and Wales as of 3 September 2021. 23,911 of these deaths were registered in Wales. This publication is updated every Tuesday.


UK. E & W. Eng. Wal. Scot. N.I

2018 616,014 541,589 505,859 34,406 58,503 15,922

2017 607,172 533,253 498,882 33,248 57,883 16,036

2016 597,206 525,048 490,791 33,066 56,728 15,430

2015 602,782 529,655 495,309 33,198 57,579 15,548