
Number of organ donors in the U.S. 1988-2022
In 2021, there were 20,406 organ donors in the United States. Organ donation can be given through both a deceased and living donor if blood and oxygen are flowing through the organs until the time of recovery to ensure viability. There are over 100,000 people in the country waiting for an organ transplant. This statistic displays the total number of organ donors in the United States from 1988 to 2022.