Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Peru
Peru: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex was 26.5 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Peru, 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 Peru stood at 26.5 deaths.
The figure is up 56.6% on the previous year and up 554.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Peru peaked at 89.26 deaths in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4.05 deaths, in 2011.
Peru ranks 99th 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 40.32 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 58.29 deaths | +44.6% |
| 2002 | 89.26 deaths | +53.1% |
| 2003 | 63.11 deaths | -29.3% |
| 2004 | 42.89 deaths | -32.0% |
| 2005 | 38.89 deaths | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 21.11 deaths | -45.7% |
| 2007 | 32.02 deaths | +51.7% |
| 2008 | 6.86 deaths | -78.6% |
| 2009 | 13.54 deaths | +97.4% |
| 2010 | 9.36 deaths | -30.9% |
| 2011 | 4.05 deaths | -56.7% |
| 2012 | 11.68 deaths | +188.4% |
| 2013 | 17.67 deaths | +51.3% |
| 2014 | 14.16 deaths | -19.9% |
| 2015 | 14.5 deaths | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 31.26 deaths | +115.6% |
| 2017 | 21.14 deaths | -32.4% |
| 2018 | 20.69 deaths | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 24.18 deaths | +16.9% |
| 2020 | 16.92 deaths | -30.0% |
| 2021 | 26.5 deaths | +56.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.63 deaths | 6.86 deaths | 89.26 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.87 deaths | 4.05 deaths | 31.26 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.71 deaths | 16.92 deaths | 26.5 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Peru?
- Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Peru was 26.5 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 89.26 deaths in 2002.
- What is the lowest alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.05 deaths in 2011.
- How does Peru rank for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex?
- Peru ranks 99th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 554.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.