Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Malta
Malta: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex was 1.49 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Malta, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Malta recorded 1.49 deaths for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in 2021.
That represents a change of up 46.1% on the previous year and up 325.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Malta peaked at 1.88 deaths in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2016.
That places Malta 156th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Malta, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.6 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 0.35 deaths | -41.7% |
| 2002 | 0.71 deaths | +102.9% |
| 2003 | 0.66 deaths | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 1.59 deaths | +140.9% |
| 2005 | 1.75 deaths | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 1.82 deaths | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 1.27 deaths | -30.2% |
| 2008 | 1.54 deaths | +21.3% |
| 2009 | 0.86 deaths | -44.2% |
| 2010 | 1.88 deaths | +118.6% |
| 2011 | 0.35 deaths | -81.4% |
| 2012 | 0.34 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 0.31 deaths | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 0.33 deaths | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 0.8 deaths | +142.4% |
| 2016 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0.34 deaths | — |
| 2018 | 0.34 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.66 deaths | +94.1% |
| 2020 | 1.02 deaths | +54.5% |
| 2021 | 1.49 deaths | +46.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.11 deaths | 0.35 deaths | 1.82 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.535 deaths | 0 deaths | 1.88 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.25 deaths | 1.02 deaths | 1.49 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 153 Saudi Arabia 2.17 deaths compare
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- 155 United Arab Emirates 1.92 deaths compare
- 157 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1.48 deaths compare
- 158 Oman 1.32 deaths compare
- 159 Belize 1.15 deaths compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Malta?
- Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Malta was 1.49 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 1.88 deaths in 2010.
- What is the lowest alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2016.
- How does Malta rank for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex?
- Malta ranks 156th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 325.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.