Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Mozambique
Mozambique: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex was 231.17 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Mozambique, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Mozambique stood at 231.17 deaths.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 81.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Mozambique peaked at 240.17 deaths in 2018 and was at its lowest, 60.19 deaths, in 2001.
Mozambique ranks 22nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 62.86 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 60.19 deaths | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 60.54 deaths | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 61.08 deaths | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 62.05 deaths | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 64.08 deaths | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 69.15 deaths | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 70.99 deaths | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 87.67 deaths | +23.5% |
| 2009 | 100.88 deaths | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 115.88 deaths | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 127.62 deaths | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 127.34 deaths | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 138.27 deaths | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 166.46 deaths | +20.4% |
| 2015 | 189.4 deaths | +13.8% |
| 2016 | 209.9 deaths | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 226.42 deaths | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 240.17 deaths | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 235.03 deaths | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 227.69 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 231.17 deaths | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 69.95 deaths | 60.19 deaths | 100.88 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 177.65 deaths | 115.88 deaths | 240.17 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 229.43 deaths | 227.69 deaths | 231.17 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 19 Tanzania, United Republic of 295.94 deaths compare
- 20 Spain 292.92 deaths compare
- 21 Kazakhstan 234.76 deaths compare
- 23 Afghanistan 230.59 deaths compare
- 24 Thailand 223.78 deaths compare
- 25 Sweden 217.02 deaths compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Mozambique?
- Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Mozambique was 231.17 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 240.17 deaths in 2018.
- What is the lowest alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.19 deaths in 2001.
- How does Mozambique rank for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex?
- Mozambique ranks 22nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.