What age group has the most deaths?
James Olson
Updated on April 30, 2026
Globally deaths among adolescents aged 15 to 19 years accounted for 43% of all deaths in those aged 5 to 24 years. Approximately 569 000 older adolescents (15 to 19 years) and 762 000 young adults (20 to 24 years) died in 2020. Females have lower mortality rates than males in these age groups.