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October 2024 · n° 337What day is the peak of death in France?
In 2023, 639,300 people died in France, 35,900 fewer than in 2022, a year of high mortality. Over the last twenty years, from 2004 to 2023, January 3rd was the deadliest day, while August 15th was the least deadly one. Elderly people die significantly less often in the summer. Deaths are also less frequent on public holidays and Sundays. Finally, the risk of dying is higher on one's birthday, especially for young people.