Total Deaths, Causes - Canada

From 2000 to 2020, the number of deaths in Canada has increased steadily. In 2000, there were approximately 218,000 deaths in Canada, while in 2020, there were around 307,000 deaths. The leading causes of death in Canada have remained fairly consistent over the years. Malignant Neoplasms and Major Cardiovascular Diseases are the two leading causes of death in Canada, accounting for a significant portion of all deaths, around 3M . Other common causes of death include respiratory diseases, accidents, and diabetes. However, there have been significant changes in the number of deaths related to specific causes over the years. For example, deaths related to dementia have increased significantly in recent years, reaching a peak of over 23K deaths in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a significant impact on the number of deaths in Canada in 2020. As of 2020, there have been over 16K deaths related to COVID-19 in Canada, making it one of the leading causes of death in the country. Overall, the number of deaths in Canada has increased over the years, but improvements in medical technology and public health have helped to decrease the age-adjusted death rate. However, there are still significant challenges facing the healthcare system, including the opioid epidemic and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.