China vs South Africa: Deaths opioid overdoses by sex
China
1,119
in 2021
South Africa
423.01
in 2021
China rank
5th
South Africa rank
8th
Deaths opioid overdoses by sex over time
- China
- South Africa
How they compare
China currently reports 1,119 against 423.01 in South Africa, a difference of 695.99.
That makes China's figure about 2.6 times South Africa's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 8th of 194 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,943 | 240.17 | 1,703 | China |
| 2010s | 1,032 | 331.33 | 700.57 | China |
| 2020s | 1,079 | 397.06 | 682.39 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths opioid overdoses by sex, China or South Africa?
- China, at 1,119 against 423.01 in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in deaths opioid overdoses by sex between China and South Africa?
- 695.99, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do China and South Africa rank globally for deaths opioid overdoses by sex?
- China ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 8th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Deaths opioid overdoses by sex. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.