Based on the provided data, Japan has the highest mortality rate at 147.6 deaths per hundred thousand persons, followed by Argentina at 142.5. The United Kingdom and Portugal are close with rates around 123.8 and 123.7, respectively. The lowest rates are observed in Finland (38.1), Latvia (40.8), and Costa Rica (43.5). Year-on-year variations reveal significant increases in Romania (2.12%) and Mexico (4.15%), while South Africa (-5.23%) and Iceland (-4.4%) show considerable declines.
Future Trends: As global health initiatives intensify to combat respiratory diseases, improvements in medical technology, air quality regulations, and widespread vaccination efforts are expected to play a pivotal role in reducing mortality rates. Conversely, emerging threats such as new respiratory pathogens and climate change impacts will need continuous monitoring and proactive measures.
Top countries in Respiratory System Disease Mortality by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 147.6 | 2023 | +1.3% | -0.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Argentina | 142.5 | 2023 | +3.94% | +0.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 123.8 | 2023 | +3.08% | -0.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 123.7 | 2023 | +0.24% | -0.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 122.2 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 114.9 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 110.1 | 2023 | +0.27% | -0.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 105.5 | 2023 | +2.43% | -1.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 97.6 | 2023 | +1.88% | +2.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 90.6 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.77% | View data |