China vs South Africa: Opioid use disorder deaths by sex
China
1,119 deaths
in 2021
South Africa
423.01 deaths
in 2021
China rank
5th
South Africa rank
8th
Opioid use disorder deaths by sex over time
- China
- South Africa
How they compare
China currently reports 1,119 deaths against 423.01 deaths in South Africa, a difference of 695.99 deaths.
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 deaths | 240.17 deaths | 1,703 deaths | China |
| 2010s | 1,032 deaths | 331.33 deaths | 700.57 deaths | China |
| 2020s | 1,079 deaths | 397.06 deaths | 682.39 deaths | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher opioid use disorder deaths by sex, China or South Africa?
- China, at 1,119 deaths against 423.01 deaths in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in opioid use disorder deaths by sex between China and South Africa?
- 695.99 deaths, 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 opioid use disorder deaths by sex?
- China ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 8th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization (2024) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Opioid use disorder 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 opioid use disorders in females.