In 2022, there were 42,889 organ transplants in the United States. This was the highest number ever, with the second highest number of transplants reported in 2021. In the United States, the most commonly transplanted organs are the kidneys, liver, and heart.
Who donates organs in the United States?
In 2022, there were almost 21,400 organ donors in the United States. Men accounted for around 54 percent of organ donors that year. Some organs, such as a kidney, can be donated while the donor is alive, but most donations occur after the donor has deceased. For this reason, it is no surprise that most organ donors in the United States are older adults. In 2022, the highest number of organ donors were in the age group 50-64 years. Although the number of organ donors in the U.S. has increased gradually over the past few decades, those requiring an organ transplantation still far outnumber donors, with thousands currently on waiting lists to receive an organ transplantation that may save their life.
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