Number of Deaths in Ontario Per Year From 1946 to 2024

The number of deaths in Ontario reflects long-term shifts in population age, healthcare advancements, and public health trends. From 1946 to 2024, this data highlights how mortality rates have evolved across decades—shaped by aging demographics, medical progress, and major events like pandemics. Understanding annual death figures helps reveal key patterns in Canadian health and longevity.

Death Statistics in Ontario by Year: 1946 to 2024

Year	Total Deaths
1946	39,758
1947	41,619
1948	42,364
1949	43,379
1950	43,948
1951	43,981
1952	44,402
1953	45,242
1954	44,515
1955	45,434
1956	47,231
1957	49,164
1958	48,677
1959	50,600
1960	51,484
1961	50,997
1962	52,156
1963	53,617
1964	52,204
1965	54,346
1966	54,171
1967	54,878
1968	55,552
1969	55,707
1970	56,769
1971	56,623
1972	58,905
1973	59,876
1974	60,556
1975	60,604
1976	60,645
1977	61,425
1978	61,116
1979	61,468
1980	62,746
1981	62,838
1982	63,696
1983	64,507
1984	64,703
1985	66,747
1986	67,865
1987	68,119
1988	70,679
1989	70,907
1990	70,818
1991	72,918
1992	73,206
1993	75,853
1994	77,488
1995	78,479
1996	79,111
1997	79,541
1998	80,184
1999	81,397
2000	81,309
2001	81,246
2002	82,178
2003	84,398
2004	83,156
2005	85,633
2006	84,572
2007	87,382
2008	88,081
2009	88,503
2010	89,307
2011	89,987
2012	90,774
2013	93,352
2014	95,947
2015	97,331
2016	99,448
2017	103,742
2018	107,275
2019	107,542
2020	115,930
2021	117,456
2022	124,757
2023	128,530
2024	132,176

Data Source:

Source Name:	Estimates of the components of natural increase, quarterly
Source Link:	https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1710005901
Release Date:	2025-03-19