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US death rate at record low: CDC data

US death rate at record low: CDC data

Summary

The U.S. death rate reached its lowest level ever in 2025, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The death rate dropped by 4.6 percent compared to 2024.

Key Facts

  • The death rate in 2025 was 689.2 deaths per 100,000 people.
  • This number is the lowest death rate recorded in U.S. history.
  • The death rate fell by 4.6% from the previous year, 2024.
  • The data comes from the CDC’s Vital Statistics Rapid Release report.
  • The report was released on a Thursday (exact date not specified).
  • The data is provisional, meaning it may be updated later.
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