Deaths are a natural cause of population reduction. Mortality represents the occurrence of death in a given population. Life expectancy represents the average number of years that a group of individuals can expect to live.
Here are various pages containing key figures and graphics on death and mortality indicators
Components of population change Data, indicatorsDeaths, mortality and life expectancy
Deaths and mortality
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 61'233 | 62'476 | 62'649 | 62'091 | 64'173 |
| Crude mortality rate | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Infant mortality rate | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Life expectancy at birth | |||||
| Men | 79.7 | 79.8 | 80.2 | 80.3 | 80.5 |
| Women | 84.4 | 84.4 | 84.6 | 84.7 | 84.7 |
| Life expectancy at 65 | |||||
| Men | 18.7 | 18.8 | 18.9 | 19.0 | 19.9 |
| Women | 22.0 | 22.0 | 22.2 | 22.2 | 22.1 |