Deaths from viral hepatitis in the EU have declined significantly, halving in a decade. In 2023, 3,172 deaths were recorded, the lowest figure since 2011, representing a 53.7% drop since 2013. Men accounted for 58.3% of the deaths.
The highest mortality rates were observed in Italy, Latvia, and Austria, while Luxembourg, Finland, and Slovenia had the lowest. Specific regions in Italy, France, Austria, Romania, and Latvia also showed high mortality rates.
