Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and the latest cardiovascular disease statistics show just how many people around the world are affected.
Here, we’re breaking down current data on cardiovascular disease deaths, heart attacks, coronary artery disease, heart failure, demographic differences, healthcare costs, and prevention.
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Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence and Mortality
How many people die from cardiovascular disease each year in the United States?
In 2023, 919,032 people in the United States died from cardiovascular disease, accounting for about 1 in every 3 deaths nationwide.
How often does someone die from cardiovascular disease in the United States?
In the United States, one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds.
Have cardiovascular disease deaths increased in the United States?
Yes. Cardiovascular disease deaths in the U.S. increased from 931,578 in 2021 to 941,652 in 2022, an increase of more than 10,000 deaths.
How many people die from cardiovascular disease worldwide each year?
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for an estimated 17.9 million deaths each year.
What percentage of deaths worldwide are caused by cardiovascular disease?
In 2022, an estimated 19.8 million people died from cardiovascular diseases worldwide, accounting for approximately 32% of all global deaths.
What percentage of cardiovascular disease deaths occur in adults under age 65?
In 2023, about 1 in 6 cardiovascular disease deaths in the United States occurred among adults younger than 65 years old.
Heart Disease by Sex, Race, and Location
Is heart disease more common in men or women?
In 2023, about 1 in 6 cardiovascular disease deaths in the United States occurred among adults younger than 65 years old.
What percentage of deaths are caused by heart disease by race and ethnicity?
In 2021, the share of deaths caused by heart disease varied across racial and ethnic groups, with the highest percentage reported among non-Hispanic Black Americans.
| Race or Ethnic Group | Percentage of Deaths Caused by Heart Disease |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15.5% |
| Asian | 18.6% |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 22.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 18.3% |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 18.0% |
| Hispanic | 11.9% |
| All | 17.4% |
Which states have the highest rates of cardiovascular disease?
According to the rankings shown in the provided data, the states with the highest rates of cardiovascular disease are:
- Utah: 6.6%
- Idaho: 7.3%
- California, Colorado, and Washington: 7.4%
Coronary Heart Disease and Coronary Artery Disease Statistics
How many people die from coronary heart disease each year in the United States?
Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease and caused 371,506 deaths in the United States in 2022.
What percentage of adults in the U.S. have coronary artery disease?
About 1 in 20 U.S. adults age 20 and older, or roughly 5%, have coronary artery disease (CAD).
What percentage of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease?
In 2024, 5% of U.S. adults had ever been diagnosed with coronary heart disease.
How many doctor visits are related to coronary artery disease each year in the United States?
In 2019, there were about 13 million physician office visits in the United States for coronary atherosclerosis and other chronic ischemic heart disease as the primary diagnosis.
What percentage of emergency department visits involve coronary artery disease or ischemic heart disease?
In 2022, 6.5% of emergency department visits had coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, or a history of myocardial infarction documented in the medical record.
Heart Attack Statistics
How often does someone have a heart attack in the United States?
In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds.
How many people have a first heart attack each year in the United States?
About 605,000 people in the United States have their first heart attack each year.
How many heart attacks occur in people who have already had one?
About 200,000 heart attacks each year occur in people who have previously had a heart attack.
What percentage of heart attacks are silent?
About 1 in 5 heart attacks are silent, meaning heart damage occurs without the person realizing they had a heart attack.
Heart Failure Statistics
How many people die from heart failure each year in the United States?
In 2023, 89,795 deaths in the United States were attributable to heart failure.
Cardiovascular Disease Costs and Prevention
How much does heart disease cost the U.S. healthcare system?
Between 2021 and 2022, healthcare services and medications related to heart disease cost more than $168 billion in the United States.
Can healthy eating reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?
Higher adherence to healthy eating patterns was associated with a 14% to 21% lower risk of cardiovascular disease across multiple dietary approaches.
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Sources
- CDC. “Heart Disease Facts.” October 24, 2024.
- World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular diseases.”
- American Heart Association. “Heart disease remains leading cause of death as key health risk factors continue to rise.” January 27, 2025.
- Latha P. Palaniappan, MD, MS, FAHA. “2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association.” American Heart Association. January 21, 2026.
- World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).” July 31, 2025.