The deadliest international locations for Brits to journey to and nation the place most died
More Brits died in Spain in the last year than anywhere else abroad, according to new research.
Analysis of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) data, found 5,180 UK nationals kicked the bucket between June 17, 2023 and June, 17 2024.
The research by Accident Claims Advice found just under a quarter of deaths – 1282 – happened in Spain, a popular holiday destination for Brits, and a place where many UK residents emigrate to.
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Following Spain on the list is Thailand, where 647 Brits croaked it, followed by Germany where 358 met their maker, France where 270 perished and Greece, which racked up 263 deaths.
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Despite the presence of permanent British residents dwindling in Germany in recent years in the wake of the closure of all of the UK’s army bases in the country, it remains well-populated with UK nationals and travellers.
The US came sixth in the top 10, with 195 UK nationals reported to have died in the US, just ahead of Turkey where there were 156 deaths.
Reporting a death to the FCDO is not mandatory. Permanent residents of another nation could seek support from their host government, which may explain why nations with large expat numbers including Australia, New Zealand and Canada do not appear in the top 10.
Only eight UK nationals’ deaths were recorded by the FCDO in the Republic of Ireland.
The FCDO said the deaths of 13 UK citizens in Ukraine and seven in Russia as the bitter conflict between the two nations continues.
Accident Claims Advice offers free guidance to people who have suffered a holiday accident or have seen a loved one hurt or killed abroad due to third-party negligence.
Their free phone and online support service are both available on a 24/7 basis.
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