According to extrapolated data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), a total of 81,114 individuals passed away in Germany during May 2023. This figure surpasses the median of the years 2019 to 2022 for the same month by 4%, equivalent to 2,758 more cases. Notably, the occurrence of flu waves coincided with significantly higher death figures in January and March 2023 compared to the corresponding periods in previous years. In February and April, the number of deaths approached or slightly exceeded the median values in some instances.
The latest statistics reveal fluctuations in weekly death figures in Germany, with varying levels of impact attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. The combination chart illustrates these trends, incorporating eight data series. The total death figures, provided by the Federal Statistical Office as of 12 June 2023, indicate the weekly variations in mortality rates. Simultaneously, the chart includes estimated proportions represented by dash-dotted lines, with COVID-19 deaths sourced from the Robert Koch-Institute as of 8 June 2023.
The data ranges from 27 June 2022 to 19 June 2023 and portrays the dynamic nature of mortality patterns during this period. Weekly death figures experienced significant fluctuations, with a range between 91 and 28,521 cases, reflecting the diverse factors influencing mortality rates in Germany.
For more detailed information and comprehensive data analysis, please refer to the official reports provided by the Federal Statistical Office and the Robert Koch-Institute.