how many doctor assisted deaths in canada
In Canada, the latest available federal data says 16,499 people received medical assistance in dying in 2024 , and 76,475 people had received MAID in total from legalization through Dec. 31, 2024. In 2023, the figure was 15,343 deaths.
Quick context
MAID is the official Canadian term for what many people call doctor-assisted death or assisted dying. The share of deaths in Canada that were medically assisted was 5.1% in 2024 , up from 4.7% in 2023.
Numbers at a glance
| Year | MAID deaths |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,343 | [13][7]
| 2024 | 16,499 | [12]
| Since legalization to Dec. 31, 2024 | 76,475 | [12]
One-line answer
If you mean the most recent full-year total, the answer is 16,499 in 2024.
