More than 40,000 heat-related deaths in England since 1988
Summary
More than 40,000 extra deaths have occurred on very hot days in England between 1988 and 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics. Heat-related deaths are rising due to climate change, with vulnerable groups like elderly people and the sick most at risk. This trend is expected to worsen as global temperatures increase.Key Facts
- Over 40,000 more people died on England’s hottest days from 1988 to 2025 than expected.
- This figure does not include the summer of 2027, which is on track to have record heat-related deaths.
- The UK Health Security Agency reported nearly 2,900 deaths during the May and June 2027 heatwaves.
- Older people, children, and those who are sick are more vulnerable to heat.
- England’s hospitals saw nearly 2.5 million emergency room visits per month in May, June, and July 2027, with heat cited as a main cause.
- London had the highest number of deaths connected to heat, and ambulance calls rose by 25,000 compared to last summer.
- Historically, cold days caused more deaths than hot days, but the gap is closing due to rising heat-related deaths.
- Europe also experienced at least 35,000 extra deaths during a severe heatwave in June, linked to climate change.
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