The following are the figures for deaths reported and inquests for the years 1997 to date:
|
Year |
Death Reports |
Inquests Held |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2,004 | 375 |
| 1998 | 1,923 | 520 |
| 1999 | 2,051 | 462 |
| 2000 | 2,007 | 456 |
| 2001 | 1,967 | 376 |
| 2002 | 2,047 | 401 |
| 2003 | 2,001 | 409 |
| 2004 | 2,047 | 413 |
| 2005 | 2,189 | 412 |
| 2006 | 2,417 | 502 |
| 2007 | 2,644 | 561 |
| 2008 | 2,738 | 507 |
| 2009 | 2,815 | 587 |
| 2010 | 2,791 | 512 |
| 2011 | 3,671 | 591 |
| 2012 | 4,969 | 606 |
| 2013 | 4,834 | 600 |