≈ 20,500
Annual deaths
5.9 /1,000
Death rate
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 5.9 | 8.7 |
National ranking
Utah ranks #7 of 32 states by infant mortality rate.
| #1 | Massachusetts | 3.7 |
| #2 | New Jersey | 4.3 |
| #3 | Arizona | 5.6 |
| #4 | Virginia | 5.8 |
| #5 | Wisconsin | 5.8 |
| #6 | Washington | 5.8 |
| #7 | Utah | 5.9 |
| #8 | Missouri | 5.9 |
| #9 | Michigan | 6.6 |
| #10 | Indiana | 6.7 |
| #11 | Georgia | 6.7 |
| #12 | North Carolina | 6.8 |
| #13 | Ohio | 7 |
| #14 | Colorado | 7.5 |
| #15 | Wyoming | 8 |
| #16 | Minnesota | 8.2 |
| #17 | New York | 8.4 |
| #18 | Oregon | 9 |
| #19 | Illinois | 9.3 |
| #20 | New Hampshire | 9.4 |
| #21 | New Mexico | 9.5 |
| #22 | Delaware | 10 |
| #23 | Montana | 10.2 |
| #24 | Oklahoma | 10.4 |
| #25 | Louisiana | 10.5 |
| #26 | Tennessee | 10.8 |
| #27 | Maine | 11 |
| #28 | Florida | 11.3 |
| #29 | Kentucky | 11.4 |
| #30 | Vermont | 12 |
| #31 | South Dakota | 9,300 |
| #32 | Rhode Island | 11,200 |
Overview
Utah recorded roughly 20,500 deaths in 2023, one of the lowest death rates in the country given its young population. Key figures for Utah include Annual deaths of ≈ 20,500 and Death rate of 5.9 /1,000, offering a clear snapshot of deaths in the state. Understanding deaths helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Utah to national and regional benchmarks.