Number of organ transplant candidates in the United States by organ 2017

The data shows the number of organ transplant candidates in the U.S. by organ, as of October 24, 2017. At this moment, there were 275 candidates in the country waiting for an intestine donation. 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.