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How many people are waiting for a transplant? Who receives organs and what organs are most needed? This section introduces you to the data and connects you to more detailed statistics on the waiting list, transplantation, organ donation, and registration.*

Statistics at a Glance

119,000+

Current number of men, women and children on the national transplant waiting list.

33,606

Organ transplants were performed in 2016.

22

People die
each day
waiting for a transplant.
We All Need to Register - Here's Why:
The Waiting List Grows
Each year, the number of people on the waiting list continues to grow, while the number of donors and transplants grows only slowly.


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Sign Up To Be An Organ Donor
It only takes a few minutes to sign up online. Donate organs, save a life!

Register Now