Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Colombia
Colombia: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex was 36.3 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Colombia, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Colombia is 36.3 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 23.2% on the previous year and up 285.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Colombia peaked at 43.93 deaths in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.8 deaths, in 2001.
Colombia ranks 90th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Colombia, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11.35 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 3.8 deaths | -66.5% |
| 2002 | 11.79 deaths | +210.3% |
| 2003 | 14.37 deaths | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 10.71 deaths | -25.5% |
| 2005 | 10.32 deaths | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 5.58 deaths | -45.9% |
| 2007 | 11.14 deaths | +99.6% |
| 2008 | 10.53 deaths | -5.5% |
| 2009 | 5.53 deaths | -47.5% |
| 2010 | 11.42 deaths | +106.5% |
| 2011 | 9.42 deaths | -17.5% |
| 2012 | 20.06 deaths | +113.0% |
| 2013 | 18.42 deaths | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 10.99 deaths | -40.3% |
| 2015 | 12.07 deaths | +9.8% |
| 2016 | 26.04 deaths | +115.7% |
| 2017 | 20.34 deaths | -21.9% |
| 2018 | 24.78 deaths | +21.8% |
| 2019 | 43.93 deaths | +77.3% |
| 2020 | 29.46 deaths | -32.9% |
| 2021 | 36.3 deaths | +23.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.51 deaths | 3.8 deaths | 14.37 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.75 deaths | 9.42 deaths | 43.93 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.88 deaths | 29.46 deaths | 36.3 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Colombia?
- Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Colombia was 36.3 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 43.93 deaths in 2019.
- What is the lowest alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.8 deaths in 2001.
- How does Colombia rank for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex?
- Colombia ranks 90th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 285.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from substance use disorders in females.