South Africa vs Vietnam: Deaths opioid overdoses by sex
South Africa
423.01
in 2021
Vietnam
255.27
in 2021
South Africa rank
8th
Vietnam rank
11th
Deaths opioid overdoses by sex over time
- South Africa
- Vietnam
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 423.01 against 255.27 in Vietnam, a difference of 167.74.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.7 times Vietnam's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 8th and Vietnam ranks 11th of 194 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 240.17 | 130.59 | 109.57 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 331.33 | 199.52 | 131.81 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 397.06 | 238.95 | 158.11 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths opioid overdoses by sex, South Africa or Vietnam?
- South Africa, at 423.01 against 255.27 in Vietnam as of 2021.
- What is the difference in deaths opioid overdoses by sex between South Africa and Vietnam?
- 167.74, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Vietnam?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Vietnam rank globally for deaths opioid overdoses by sex?
- South Africa ranks 8th and Vietnam ranks 11th 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.