Number of organ donors in the United States 1988-2017

The data shows the total number of organ donors in the U.S. from 1988 to 2017. In 2016, there were 15,949 organ donors in the country. Organ donation can be given through both a deceased and living donor if blood and oxygen are flowing through the organs until the time of recovery to ensure viability. There are over 120,000 people in the country waiting for an organ transplant.