Canadian government reports euthanasia accounted for 4% of all deaths in 2022

The Canadian government’s fourth annual report on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) unveiled that there were 13,241 instances of MAID in 2022, comprising 4.1% of all deaths in Canada. 

This marked a 31.2% increase from the previous year, with a total of 44,958 MAID deaths since its legalization in 2016. Eligibility for MAID extends to individuals aged 18 and above facing severe, incurable illnesses or disabilities. The report disclosed a slightly higher proportion of male recipients than females, with the average age of recipients being 77 years in 2022. 

Cancer was the most common underlying medical condition, accounting for 63% of MAID cases, followed by cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological conditions.

For more information see Gabriel Hays “Canadian government reports euthanasia accounted for 4% of all deaths in 2022” Fox News, October 26, 2023.