evidence: Important: Updated methodology and estimates for excess mortality associated with COVID-19 were released in April 2022. [...] The latest data on Global excess deaths associated with COVID-19 (modelled estimates) are published here. [...] Excess mortality is defined as the difference in the total number of deaths in a crisis compared to those expected under normal conditions. COVID-19 excess mortality accounts for both the total number of deaths directly attributed to the virus as well as the indirect impact, such as disruption to essential health services or travel disruptions.