In 2023, Brazil led in female deaths due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) at 23,000, reflecting a persistent trend with a 2.25% increase from 2022. The United Kingdom and Germany saw slight declines, at -0.27% and -0.84%, respectively. Notably, countries like Colombia and Bulgaria experienced significant upticks in mortality rates, with Colombia at 4.66% and Bulgaria at 4.92%. In contrast, Spain and South Korea exhibited significant declines at -4.0% and -3.21%. Smaller nations such as Luxembourg and Slovenia showed robust increases of 2.18% and 3.93%, whereas the Baltic states recorded major declines, with Lithuania and Latvia dropping by over 9%.
Future trends in COPD mortality should consider the aging global population and increased exposure to risk factors such as urban pollution. Innovations in healthcare and policy interventions are crucial to curb this trend. Monitoring environmental policies and healthcare accessibility can provide insight into future variability in COPD mortality rates across different nations.
Top countries in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Mortality by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Female Deaths) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Brazil | 23,000 | 2023 | +7.88% | +2.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16,140 | 2023 | +3.01% | -0.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 15,720 | 2023 | +1.24% | -0.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mexico | 12,620 | 2023 | +3.03% | +0.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Colombia | 8,600 | 2023 | +9.31% | +4.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Africa | 3,770 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3,550 | 2023 | +5.47% | +0.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 3,190 | 2023 | +2.08% | -1.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Argentina | 2,610 | 2023 | +6.78% | +0.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2,370 | 2023 | +1.06% | -0.51% | View data |
