Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex was 4.23 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in North Macedonia, 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 North Macedonia is 4.23 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 12.5% on the previous year and up 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in North Macedonia peaked at 6.81 deaths in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2013.
North Macedonia ranks 140th 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 North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.89 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 0.75 deaths | -15.7% |
| 2002 | 0.82 deaths | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 1.48 deaths | +80.5% |
| 2004 | 0.44 deaths | -70.3% |
| 2005 | 1.1 deaths | +150.0% |
| 2006 | 1.2 deaths | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 1.13 deaths | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 1.04 deaths | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 0.98 deaths | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 2.01 deaths | +105.1% |
| 2011 | 3.19 deaths | +58.7% |
| 2012 | 1.08 deaths | -66.1% |
| 2013 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 1.41 deaths | — |
| 2015 | 1.25 deaths | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 1.83 deaths | +46.4% |
| 2017 | 0.98 deaths | -46.4% |
| 2018 | 1.06 deaths | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 6.81 deaths | +542.5% |
| 2020 | 3.76 deaths | -44.8% |
| 2021 | 4.23 deaths | +12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.983 deaths | 0.44 deaths | 1.48 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.96 deaths | 0 deaths | 6.81 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 4 deaths | 3.76 deaths | 4.23 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in North Macedonia?
- Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in North Macedonia was 4.23 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.81 deaths in 2019.
- What is the lowest alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2013.
- How does North Macedonia rank for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex?
- North Macedonia ranks 140th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.