Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Iceland
Iceland: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex was 11.98 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Iceland, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 11.98 deaths for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in 2021.
The figure is down 11.8% on the previous year and up 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Iceland peaked at 16.66 deaths in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2.17 deaths, in 2007.
Iceland ranks 125th 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.44 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 6.09 deaths | +37.2% |
| 2002 | 5.19 deaths | -14.8% |
| 2003 | 4.85 deaths | -6.6% |
| 2004 | 5.4 deaths | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 5.22 deaths | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 4.12 deaths | -21.1% |
| 2007 | 2.17 deaths | -47.3% |
| 2008 | 2.2 deaths | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 4.34 deaths | +97.3% |
| 2010 | 6.11 deaths | +40.8% |
| 2011 | 7.76 deaths | +27.0% |
| 2012 | 5.76 deaths | -25.8% |
| 2013 | 6.86 deaths | +19.1% |
| 2014 | 8.6 deaths | +25.4% |
| 2015 | 8.9 deaths | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 10 deaths | +12.4% |
| 2017 | 12.25 deaths | +22.5% |
| 2018 | 16.66 deaths | +36.0% |
| 2019 | 16.3 deaths | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 13.58 deaths | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 11.98 deaths | -11.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.4 deaths | 2.17 deaths | 6.09 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.92 deaths | 5.76 deaths | 16.66 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.78 deaths | 11.98 deaths | 13.58 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Iceland?
- Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Iceland was 11.98 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 16.66 deaths in 2018.
- What is the lowest alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.17 deaths in 2007.
- How does Iceland rank for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex?
- Iceland ranks 125th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.