Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Paraguay
Paraguay: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex was 24.06 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Paraguay, 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 Paraguay is 24.06 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 61.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Paraguay peaked at 34.57 deaths in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4.59 deaths, in 2009.
Paraguay ranks 104th 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.82 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 5.95 deaths | -23.9% |
| 2002 | 9.59 deaths | +61.2% |
| 2003 | 7.64 deaths | -20.3% |
| 2004 | 10.91 deaths | +42.8% |
| 2005 | 18.41 deaths | +68.7% |
| 2006 | 12.39 deaths | -32.7% |
| 2007 | 8.53 deaths | -31.2% |
| 2008 | 4.94 deaths | -42.1% |
| 2009 | 4.59 deaths | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 11.57 deaths | +152.1% |
| 2011 | 14.89 deaths | +28.7% |
| 2012 | 15.07 deaths | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 22.34 deaths | +48.2% |
| 2014 | 19.6 deaths | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 34.57 deaths | +76.4% |
| 2016 | 22.37 deaths | -35.3% |
| 2017 | 32.94 deaths | +47.3% |
| 2018 | 23.87 deaths | -27.5% |
| 2019 | 33.17 deaths | +39.0% |
| 2020 | 21.57 deaths | -35.0% |
| 2021 | 24.06 deaths | +11.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.08 deaths | 4.59 deaths | 18.41 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.04 deaths | 11.57 deaths | 34.57 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.81 deaths | 21.57 deaths | 24.06 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Paraguay?
- Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Paraguay was 24.06 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 34.57 deaths in 2015.
- What is the lowest alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.59 deaths in 2009.
- How does Paraguay rank for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex?
- Paraguay ranks 104th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.