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On that day, there were an average of 1,900 deaths, 19% more than the norm.
How can we explain that there are more deaths on January 3 than on any other day? According to INSEE, people at the end of their lives wait until they have passed the end-of-year holidays with their loved ones, to leave “peacefully”.
The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies also mentions the health aspect: certain operations are scheduled at the beginning of the yearafter a respite during the holidays.
In 2023, 639,269 people lost their lives, against 675,122 in 2022. Fewer deaths SO in 2023, compared to 2022 and even 2021 and 2020, due to the COVID outbreak.
-And what is the day when people die the least?
Unlike January 3, the day when the most people die, August 15th is when people die the least. That day, according to INSEE, mortality recorded a drop of 12%.
Still according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, Public holidays in general are the days when there are the fewest deaths.
Finally, INSEE pays particular attention to our birthday. The risk of dying is higher on this day.
