WHO Mortality Database

The WHO Mortality Database is a compilation of mortality data as reported annually by Member States from their civil registration and vital statistics systems.

Basic underlying raw data files, together with the necessary instructions, file structures, code reference tables, etc. These data can be used by institutions and organizations which need access at this level of detail, mainly for research purposes, AND have the required information technology (IT) resources to use this information.

These files do not constitute a user-friendly data collection which the average user can download and access. These are the basic underlying raw data files, together with the necessary instructions, file structures, code reference tables, etc. which can be used by institutions and organizations which need access at this level of detail mainly for research purposes and have available the required information technology (IT) resources to use this information. These files will not open in programs like Excel; please refer to the "Documentation.zip" file hereafter for more information on systems requirements.

It should be noted that these data are transmitted on the understanding that no use will be made of them for commercial purposes and that no such permission or right to use may be implied thereby. WHO requests data users to adhere to the guidelines outlined on the next page.