These estimates come from early 2026 reporting on the 2025 calendar year. A full national total is still in progress, but several leading organizations have already noted significant volumes: the National Kidney Registry facilitated 1,815 transplants, and the Gift of Life Donor Program coordinated 984. However, reports also suggest a decline in overall U.S. deceased donor kidney transplants compared to 2024.
- Emory Healthcare: Set a record for a single program by performing 591 kidney transplants in 2025.
- Mayo Clinic: Performed a record 2,065 total solid organ transplants (including kidneys) across all locations in 2025.
- Waitlist: As of May 2025, over 91,000 candidates were on the waiting list for a kidney in the U.S.
Total numbers are still being finalized by organizations like the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).
2024 Stats:
Kidney Transplant – Stats (2024)
Other:
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