Iran vs South Africa: Deaths opioid overdoses by sex
Iran
266.68
in 2021
South Africa
423.01
in 2021
Iran rank
10th
South Africa rank
8th
Deaths opioid overdoses by sex over time
- Iran
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 423.01 against 266.68 in Iran, a difference of 156.33.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Iran's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iran ahead.
Iran ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 8th of 194 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 208.68 | 240.17 | 31.49 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 219.91 | 331.33 | 111.42 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 232.27 | 397.06 | 164.79 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths opioid overdoses by sex, Iran or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 423.01 against 266.68 in Iran as of 2021.
- What is the difference in deaths opioid overdoses by sex between Iran and South Africa?
- 156.33, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Iran and South Africa rank globally for deaths opioid overdoses by sex?
- Iran ranks 10th 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.