Archive · 19 May 2025
India's 2021 Deaths: Examining Excesses Amidst COVID-19
India had a lot more deaths in 2021 than the year before.
About 21 lakh more people died in 2021 compared to 2020.
The government has released reports to understand what caused these extra deaths.
One thing to keep in mind is that the COVID-19 virus was spreading at the time.
There is also a count of how many people have died from the virus, but it may not match the total number of extra deaths.
Experts are looking at all this data to find out what happened and why.
India saw 21 lakh more deaths in 2021 than in 2020.
The reports were released by the Registrar General of India.
The reports cover births, deaths, and health indicators for 2021.
The article notes the presence of the Delta strain of COVID-19 in 2021.
The total number of COVID-19 deaths in India is stated as 5,33,666.
- Who
- The Registrar General of India released reports on deaths and health indicators.
- What
- India recorded 21 lakh excess deaths in 2021 compared to 2020.
- When
- The reports cover the year 2021.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The cause of the excess deaths and the discrepancy between reported COVID-19 deaths and registered deaths are being investigated.
Understanding the Data
Attributing Causes of Death
Cause of Excess Deaths
Understanding the Data
The article does not definitively state the cause.
Attributing Causes of Death
The article does not definitively state the cause.
- Year of Report
- 2021
- Excess Deaths in 2021
- 21 lakh
- Total COVID-19 deaths in India (as of May 19)
- 5,33,666
- Reports Released
- Reports on births, deaths, and health indicators
- Source of Reports
- Registrar General of India