
Number of organ donors in the U.S. by donor type 1988-2022
In 2021, there were 6,543 living 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. This statistic displays the number of organ donors in the United States by donor type, from 1988 to 2022.