Over the years, ongoing awareness drives have resulted in an increase in deceased organ donations. There are 48 deceased donations per million population in Spain, which has one of the highest deceased donations. Tamil Nadu is the state with the highest number of deceased donor transplants, making it one of the biggest organ transplant hubs in the country. Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of kidney and liver transplants using organs from deceased donors. Delhi conducted nearly 2,500 kidney transplants and nearly 2,000 liver transplants with living donors.

Source: Indian Express February 23, 2026 12:38 UTC