Transplant trends
UNOS developed an online database system, called UNet, to collect, store, analyze and publish all OPTN data that pertains to the patient waiting list, organ matching and transplants. Launched on October 25, 1999, this system contains data regarding every organ donation and transplant event occurring in the United States since October 1, 1987.
National data
Transplants By Organ Type January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2018
Based on OPTN data as of January 17, 2019
| Organ | Transplants |
|---|---|
| Total | 758,030 |
| Kidney | 446,358 |
| Liver | 164,174 |
| Pancreas | 8,751 |
| Kidney / Pancreas | 23,747 |
| Heart | 72,352 |
| Lung | 38,332 |
| Heart / Lung | 1,260 |
| Intestine | 3,018 |
| Abdominal Wall | 2 |
| Head & Neck: Craniofacial | 6 |
| Head & Neck: Scalp | 1 |
| GU: Penile | 2 |
| GU: Uterus | 16 |
| Upper Limb: Bilateral | 7 |
| Upper Limb: Unilateral | 4 |
Data subject to change based on future data submission or correction.
More data reports
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network website includes in depth national, regional and state donation and transplantation data.