In 2024, Japan had the highest male mortality due to respiratory diseases at 168.6 per 100,000, followed by Portugal (134.1) and Greece (122.8). The United States reported 83.1, while Finland had the lowest at 42.7. Year-on-year variations showed mixed trends: significant decreases in Spain (-5.99%) and South Africa (-4.52%), and notable increases in Bulgaria (2.82%) and South Korea (2.06%). Five-year CAGR trends highlight Mexico (+5.71%) and Bulgaria (+2.82%) on the rise, contrasted with significant declines in Finland (-2.27%) and Lithuania (-5.18%).
Future Trends: Moving forward, it's critical to monitor the impact of air quality changes, smoking rates, healthcare access, and emerging infectious diseases on respiratory mortality globally. These factors will likely influence country-specific trends and overall mortality rates in both directions.
Top countries in Respiratory System Disease Mortality by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Male Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Men | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 168.6 | 2023 | -1.4% | -1.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 134.1 | 2023 | +0.22% | -1.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 122.8 | 2023 | +0.081% | +0.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 122.7 | 2023 | +2.51% | -0.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Argentina | 122.1 | 2023 | -0.41% | -2.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 122 | 2023 | +1.84% | +1.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 116.4 | 2023 | +0.26% | -0.051% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 100.6 | 2023 | +0.1% | -2.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 97.2 | 2023 | +1.14% | +1.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 97 | 2023 | +2.32% | +2.82% | View data |
