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The number of liver transplants worldwide shows extreme regional variation. As of 2024, the Americas, Europe, and Western Pacific had the largest number of liver transplants. The Americas, with the largest number, had almost 16 thousand liver transplants in 2023. 

Organ donors

Organs can be donated in two ways, upon a person’s death or from a living person in some circumstances. Among select OECD countries in 2024, Spain and the United States had the highest rates of deceased organ donors, followed by Portugal. In the United States, the majority of organ donors are deceased, with deceased donors accounting for around 70 percent of all organ donors in 2024. That year, there were over 24 thousand organ donors in the United States.

Kidney transplants worldwide

Among all types of transplants performed globally, kidney transplants represent a majority of all organ transplants. Much like the data indicated for liver transplants, kidney transplants also show distinct regional differences. Among all regions, the Americas and Europe had the largest number of kidney transplants in 2024.