185,766 deaths occurred in 2024, 1.9% more than 2023 but 2.9% fewer than 2022. 14,560 deaths occurred in December 2024, 2.6% fewer than 2023 and 7.2% fewer than 2022.

The following information is for the period from November 2024 to January 2025. Annual growth in employees' average earnings for regular earnings (excluding bonuses) was 5.9% and total earnings ...