Vital Statistics Annual Reports

The vital statistics annual reports include data on vital events such as births, deaths, pregnancies, fetal deaths, marriages and divorces. Tables and narratives are created for the most frequently requested topics as the data become available. To find information on a particular topic, please locate the topic below for the desired year, or select the main page for the annual report to the right. Items are added as they are completed, so check back often for the most recent data.

Data is also available on our Texas Health Data page

• Birth data for 2005 to 2020
• Death data for 2006 and 2020

Finalized birth data for 2005 to 2020 and finalized death data for 2006 to 2020 and provisional birth and death data (subject to update and change) for 2021 to the current year is available upon request by sending an email to vstat@dshs.texas.gov

Annual Reports

• 2016
• 2015
• 2014
• 2013
• 2012
• 2011
• 2010
• 2009 
• 2008 
• 2007
• 2006
• 2005
• 2004
• 2003
• 2002
• 2001  

Paper copies of Texas Vital Statistics from 1956 to 2002 are available by request. 

Hardcopy or electronic versions of individual tables are also available for selected years. Please contact us using the information on the sidebar at left.

The publication number for Texas Vital Statistics annual reports is E-35-10559.

Summary of Updates:

As of June 2018, the reporting of Induced Terminations of Pregnancy (ITOPs) transitioned to HHSC. Information related to ITOP data reporting requirements and historical ITOP data now may be accessed on the HHS ITOP Statistics webpage.

1. Information and statistics on maternal mortality and morbidity in Texas can be found on the DSHS Maternal and Child Health section website.