~24,500
Annual Deaths
2023
13.8
Death Rate per 1,000
2023
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 13.8 | 8.8 |
National ranking
How states rank 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
West Virginia's death rate of roughly 13.8 per 1,000 residents in 2023 is the highest in the nation, reflecting its older population and elevated rates of chronic disease and drug overdose mortality.
Did you know?
- West Virginia has the highest overall death rate of any U.S. state, driven by its older population and chronic disease burden.