BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Friday, June 5, that its preliminary numbers on opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025 show a third consecutive annual reduction in opioid-related overdose deaths.
The DPH preliminary data for 2025 shows a 27 percent drop from 2024 to 978 estimated deaths in 2025. The 978 deaths in 2025 is the first time the annual total fell below 1,000 since 2013.
The record high number of opioid-related overdose deaths occurred in 2022, with 2,364. The number of deaths has declined each year since 2023.
“This projected decline represents thousands of lives saved, families kept whole, and communities strengthened,” said Governor Maura Healey. “It also represents the tireless efforts of clinicians, service providers, community support programs, and advocates across the Commonwealth who continue to dedicate themselves to this life-saving work.”
