Conclusions recorded at inquests by sex
The annual publication presents statistics of deaths reported to Coroners in England and Wales in 2025. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/coroners-statistics-2025/coroners-statistics-2025-england-and-wales
Conclusions recorded at inquests by sex
Male deaths accounted for 64% of all conclusions recorded in 2025 while female deaths accounted for 36%. In 2024, the percentages were 63% and 37% respectively.
The pattern of conclusions recorded differs between males and females. Males accounted for 61% of deaths reported but 64% of all conclusions recorded in 2025. Correspondingly, female deaths accounted for 36% of all conclusions recorded in 2025 (and 39% of all deaths reported).
Figure 6 shows the variation in the sex proportions, depending on the type of inquest conclusion. Industrial disease had the highest proportion of inquests relating to males, at 93%; lack of care or self-neglect had the highest proportion of inquests relating to females, at 50%.
Private GP in London and expert for medical legal reports and qualified Medical Examiner RCPathME
Dr Martin Harris