Number of organ donors in the U.S. 1988-2024

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John Elflein,
Dec 9, 2024

In 2023, there were 23,297 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 2024.

Total number of organ donors in the United States from 1988 to 2024

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December 2024

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United States

Survey time period

1988 to 2024

Supplementary notes

* As of December 5, 2024

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