China vs United States: Deaths substance disorders who
China
18,438
in 2021
United States
20,214
in 2021
China rank
4th
United States rank
2nd
Deaths substance disorders who over time
- China
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 20,214 against 18,438 in China, a difference of 1,776.
That makes United States's figure about 1.1 times China's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was China ahead.
China ranks 4th and United States ranks 2nd of 194 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and United States in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17,457 | 7,790 | 9,666 | China |
| 2010s | 18,613 | 11,227 | 7,386 | China |
| 2020s | 18,560 | 19,486 | 926.45 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths substance disorders who, China or United States?
- United States, at 20,214 against 18,438 in China as of 2021.
- What is the difference in deaths substance disorders who between China and United States?
- 1,776, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United States?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do China and United States rank globally for deaths substance disorders who?
- China ranks 4th and United States ranks 2nd of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Deaths substance disorders who. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.