Thailand vs Vietnam: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths

Thailand
2,287 deaths
in 2021
Vietnam
2,078 deaths
in 2021
Thailand rank
16th
Vietnam rank
17th

Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths over time

  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
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How they compare

Thailand currently reports 2,287 deaths against 2,078 deaths in Vietnam, a difference of 209 deaths.

That makes Thailand's figure about 1.1 times Vietnam's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Vietnam ahead.

Thailand ranks 16th and Vietnam ranks 17th of 194 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Thailand averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Thailand Vietnam Difference Ahead
2000s 942.21 deaths 1,163 deaths 220.9 deaths Vietnam
2010s 1,451 deaths 1,845 deaths 394.48 deaths Vietnam
2020s 2,229 deaths 2,006 deaths 222.52 deaths Thailand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher alcohol and drug use disorders deaths, Thailand or Vietnam?
Thailand, at 2,287 deaths against 2,078 deaths in Vietnam as of 2021.
What is the difference in alcohol and drug use disorders deaths between Thailand and Vietnam?
209 deaths, with Thailand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Thailand and Vietnam?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Thailand and Vietnam rank globally for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths?
Thailand ranks 16th and Vietnam ranks 17th 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. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths
Unit
deaths
Source
World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed

Estimated number of deaths from substance use disorders in both sexes.