CIHI: Canada’s international ranking for deceased and living donations
Keeping up with world leaders in organ donation
Published by Canadian Institutes for Health Information (CIHI) April 23, 2024
Organ donation rates are affected by many factors, such as
Organ donation and transplantation practices and legislation
Health system resourcing and prioritization of donation and transplantation activity
Health care professional training in donation and transplantation
Public trust in the donation and transplantation system
Compared with other similarly resourced countries such as Australia, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, Canada ranks in the middle of the pack for donation and transplantation rates.
Canada’s deceased donor rate is almost half of the rate for Spain, the world leader in deceased donation. Canada’s living donation rate is nearly 25% lower than the U.S. rate.
Learn more about international comparators at the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation website. Access data and read the full story on the CIHI website
With continued investment in donation activities such as mandatory referrals and donation physicians, Canada has improved donation rates to meet national and local system needs but must continue these efforts to become a world leader in this important field.
The more registered organ and tissue donors there are, the more chances there are to save and improve lives. There are 4000+ Canadians on the organ waitlist. There are thousands more waiting for a life-improving tissue donation. This is why registration matters so deeply. While you’re here, take some time to think about your decision.
