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UNOS | U.S. surpassed 48,000 organ transplants in 2024

Writer's picture: Kidney Foundation of WNYKidney Foundation of WNY

Updated: Jan 17

The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) announced that 48,149 organ transplants were performed in 2024, according to data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). This is the first time the United States has ever performed more than 48,000 organ transplants in one year and represents a critical step in the nationwide effort to increase the number of lifesaving organ transplants while improving the system.


On average, the U.S. performed 132 transplants a day in 2024.





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