IRODaT publishes the final 2024 data: the global tool driving progress in organ donation and transplantation

Every data point matters. Every trend reveals an opportunity. And every international comparison can lead to decisions that help save more lives.

At DTI Foundation, we believe that improving organ donation and transplantation depends not only on clinical expertise and strong coordination, but also on something essential: measuring, understanding, and learning. That is why we are proud to announce the publication of the final 2024 data from IRODaT, the leading international registry for organ donation and transplantation.

IRODaT: the global registry that turns data into progress

IRODaT (International Registry on Organ Donation and Transplantation) is the main international platform for collecting, analysing, and sharing global data on organ donation and transplantation.

Its value goes far beyond compiling figures. IRODaT provides a global and comparative view of donation and transplant activity, helping identify patterns, track progress, anticipate challenges, and support countries in strengthening their programmes. In a field where every improvement can mean more patients transplanted and more lives saved, data becomes a direct driver of impact.

A tool created by DTI Foundation, with continuous technical support

IRODaT is not just a registry. It is an international project launched from the very beginning by DTI Foundation, with a clear mission: to provide the world with a solid, reliable, and accessible data source that contributes to improving organ donation and transplantation systems.

DTI Foundation continues to provide technical support and ongoing guidance to ensure data quality, methodological consistency, and the continuous development of the platform. This support is essential for IRODaT to remain a robust and valuable resource, aligned with the real needs of professionals and healthcare systems worldwide.

What does IRODaT bring to the international community?

Comparable and reliable data
IRODaT gathers information from countries around the world, offering a strong foundation to analyse activity transparently and with consistent criteria.

Better decision-making
Data supports programme leaders, health authorities, and clinical teams in shaping strategies, assessing outcomes, and identifying improvement areas.

Boosting research
Each year, more than 100 researchers use IRODaT data to develop studies, generate evidence, and improve clinical practice.

Global collaboration and shared learning
IRODaT connects the international community, fostering knowledge exchange and joint progress towards more effective and equitable systems.

Final 2024 data: a global snapshot to keep moving forward

The publication of the final numbers for 2024 represents an important step to understand how organ donation and transplantation is evolving worldwide. It is an opportunity to analyse trends, strengthen policies, identify priorities, and accelerate improvement.

Because when data is shared, knowledge grows. And when knowledge grows, systems improve.

Access the data

You can explore the resources here:

We invite you to explore the registry, consult the global data available, and discover how international analysis can contribute to a future with more transplant opportunities for patients worldwide.

by Francesc Marti

IRODaT publishes preliminary 2024 figures: evidence that drives transplantation forward

Barcelona, 7 August 2025 — The International Registry in Organ Donation and Transplantation (IRODaT), coordinated and maintained by DTI Foundation, has released its first snapshot of global activity for 2024. This early report compiles validated submissions from 70 countries and offers an immediate view of current trends in both deceased and living donation, as well as in kidney, liver, heart, lung and pancreas transplantation.

The preliminary data confirm Spain’s long-standing leadership, with 53.93 deceased donors per million population. In the field of living donation, Turkey and Saudi Arabia head the list, each surpassing 50 donors per million. Beyond these headline figures, the dataset allows health authorities, transplant programmes and researchers to benchmark their own performance, identify gaps and design evidence-based strategies that ultimately translate into more lives saved.

Publishing an early analysis is crucial. Governments planning resource allocation for the coming year cannot afford to wait for the final, fully audited dataset that will appear in early 2026. Clinicians, too, rely on these trends to adjust donor-detection workflows, refine allocation protocols and evaluate training needs. In short, the information contained in IRODaT does far more than inform— it guides life-saving decisions every day.

The full preliminary report, together with interactive graphs and country dashboards, is freely available here:

International Registry in Organ Donation and Transplantation

www.irodat.org

DTI Foundation manages IRODaT without charging users or governments. If you value transparent, high-quality data that improve access to transplantation worldwide, please consider supporting our work: dtifoundation.com/donate.

by Francesc Marti

IRODaT releases preliminary 2024 data: tracking global progress in organ donation and transplantation

The International Registry in Organ Donation and Transplantation (IRODaT), coordinated by DTI Foundation, has just published its first preliminary data for 2024. These figures offer a valuable early snapshot of the current state of organ donation and transplantation across more than 80 countries.

📈 Why does this matter?
The data collected by IRODaT helps to:

  • Understand global trends and emerging challenges

  • Highlight success stories and best practices

  • Support evidence-based strategies in health policy and clinical care

As a global benchmark, IRODaT empowers healthcare professionals, institutions, and decision-makers to learn from one another and improve outcomes for patients waiting for a life-saving transplant.

“Transparency and collaboration are essential to saving more lives. IRODaT makes this possible by offering a global view based on real data,”
– Dr. Martí Manyalich, President of DTI Foundation

🗓️ The registry is updated regularly throughout the year, providing a dynamic and evolving picture of the field.

🔗 Explore the 2024 preliminary data here: April_2025_IRODaT_Newsletter

by Francesc Marti