Death rates substance disorders who in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Death rates substance disorders who was 1.4 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
1.4
Change on year
up 18.7%
World rank
99th
of 192 countries
All-time high
5.28
in 2000
All-time low
1.18
in 2020
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Death rates substance disorders who in Sri Lanka, 2000–2021

123452000201020212000: 5.32001: 4.82002: 4.32003: 3.92004: 3.42005: 3.12006: 2.62007: 2.32008: 2.12009: 1.82010: 1.62011: 1.62012: 1.42013: 1.32014: 1.32015: 1.32016: 1.42017: 1.42018: 1.42019: 1.52020: 1.22021: 1.4

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2021, death rates substance disorders who in Sri Lanka stood at 1.4.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.7% on the previous year and down 9.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, death rates substance disorders who in Sri Lanka peaked at 5.28 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.18, in 2020.

That places Sri Lanka 99th out of 192 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Death rates substance disorders who in Sri Lanka, year by year

Annual values for Death rates substance disorders who in Sri Lanka, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 5.28
2001 4.8 -9.1%
2002 4.31 -10.2%
2003 3.92 -9.1%
2004 3.35 -14.4%
2005 3.06 -8.8%
2006 2.6 -15.1%
2007 2.26 -13.1%
2008 2.06 -8.8%
2009 1.79 -13.2%
2010 1.61 -9.8%
2011 1.55 -3.7%
2012 1.43 -7.8%
2013 1.35 -5.8%
2014 1.31 -2.8%
2015 1.33 +1.4%
2016 1.35 +1.8%
2017 1.39 +2.5%
2018 1.42 +2.8%
2019 1.47 +3.0%
2020 1.18 -19.4%
2021 1.4 +18.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.34 1.79 5.28 10
2010s 1.42 1.31 1.61 10
2020s 1.29 1.18 1.4 2

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

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  3. 98 Madagascar 1.41 compare
  4. 100 Togo 1.4 compare
  5. 101 Marshall Islands 1.38 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is death rates substance disorders who in Sri Lanka?
Death rates substance disorders who in Sri Lanka was 1.4 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest death rates substance disorders who recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 5.28 in 2000.
What is the lowest death rates substance disorders who recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 1.18 in 2020.
How does Sri Lanka rank for death rates substance disorders who?
Sri Lanka ranks 99th out of 192 countries with data for 2021.
Is death rates substance disorders who rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Death rates substance disorders who. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Death rates substance disorders who
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Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
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