South Africa vs Ukraine: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex
South Africa
927.98 deaths
in 2021
Ukraine
955.06 deaths
in 2021
South Africa rank
11th
Ukraine rank
10th
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex over time
- South Africa
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 955.06 deaths against 927.98 deaths in South Africa, a difference of 27.08 deaths.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Ukraine has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 11th and Ukraine ranks 10th of 194 countries.
Ukraine has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 532.36 deaths | 2,568 deaths | 2,035 deaths | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 731.64 deaths | 1,137 deaths | 405.85 deaths | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 878.28 deaths | 965.62 deaths | 87.34 deaths | Ukraine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex, South Africa or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 955.06 deaths against 927.98 deaths in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex between South Africa and Ukraine?
- 27.08 deaths, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Ukraine?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Ukraine rank globally for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex?
- South Africa ranks 11th and Ukraine ranks 10th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Estimated number of deaths from substance use disorders in females.