Ireland vs Sri Lanka: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths
Ireland
326.73 deaths
in 2021
Sri Lanka
318.32 deaths
in 2021
Ireland rank
74th
Sri Lanka rank
76th
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths over time
- Ireland
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 326.73 deaths against 318.32 deaths in Sri Lanka, a difference of 8.41 deaths.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Ireland ranks 74th and Sri Lanka ranks 76th of 194 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 229.51 deaths | 667.25 deaths | 437.74 deaths | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 256.26 deaths | 307.22 deaths | 50.95 deaths | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 368.76 deaths | 292.44 deaths | 76.32 deaths | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher alcohol and drug use disorders deaths, Ireland or Sri Lanka?
- Ireland, at 326.73 deaths against 318.32 deaths in Sri Lanka as of 2021.
- What is the difference in alcohol and drug use disorders deaths between Ireland and Sri Lanka?
- 8.41 deaths, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sri Lanka?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Ireland and Sri Lanka rank globally for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths?
- Ireland ranks 74th and Sri Lanka ranks 76th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization (2024) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths. 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 both sexes.