Here’s the comparison in a clear, year-by-year format:
2020:
Flu Deaths: 22,000 (range: 16,000–33,000)
COVID-19 Deaths: 375,000
2021:
Flu Deaths: 1,500 (range: 1,000–2,500)
COVID-19 Deaths: 454,000
2022:
Flu Deaths: 9,000 (range: 6,000–14,000)
COVID-19 Deaths: 244,000
2023:
Flu Deaths: 21,000 (range: 15,000–31,000)
COVID-19 Deaths: 76,000
2024:
Flu Deaths: 28,000 (range: 20,000–41,000)
COVID-19 Deaths: 35,000 (estimated)
Totals (2020–2024):
Flu Deaths: ~81,500 (range: 58,000–121,500)
COVID-19 Deaths: ~1,184,000



