From the website I linked above:
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Climbing at high altitude and undertaking expeditions such as climbing Everest and other 8000m peaks is inherently dangerous. However, as with many serious sports, it must be recognised that the perceived danger is itself much greater than the actual risk.
On a scale of danger, K2 is rated most dangerous mountain to climb, with Manaslu rated at 9 and Everest at 10.
Fatalities on Everest have reduced dramatically over the last three decades, demonstrating how much safety has increased and danger reduced:
1980 – 1989 59 fatalities 32.42% of total attempted ascents
2000 – 2008 45 fatalities 1.53% of total attempted ascents
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Granted, I prefer of survivability rate higher than 98.5% for most of my recreation activities.