The attempt numbers you quote, 4102 attempts by 2700 individuals, was for 2008. A year with one fatality.
Those odds are quite different.
However, the rate stands. It's not correct, according to the source on 8000ers, that 4000 people climb it in a year. Indeed, the list shows that number is for all time as well.
The attempt numbers you quote, 4102 attempts by 2700 individuals, was for 2008. A year with one fatality.
Those odds are quite different.