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In 2024, there were 478 asthma-related deaths in Australia.
Comprised of 322 females and 156 males, sadly, the figures are almost identical to the 480 asthma deaths recorded in 2023.
The highest number of asthma deaths by state was 152 people in New South Wales, followed by 128 Victorians, 87 Queenslanders, 50 South Australians and 36 people from West Australia.
Last reviewed 1 Oct 2025