Number of organ transplant candidates in the U.S. by organ 2024

As of December 5, 2024, there were 188 candidates in the United States waiting for an intestine donation. Organ donation can be given through both a deceased and living donor if blood and oxygen are flowing through the organs until the time of recovery to ensure viability. There are currently approximately 104,753 people in the U.S. waiting for an organ transplant. This statistic displays the number of organ transplant candidates in the United States by organ, as of December 5, 2024.