Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Portugal
Portugal: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex was 42.84 deaths in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
42.84 deaths
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
82nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
47.36 deaths
in 2018
All-time low
18.8 deaths
in 2000
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Portugal, 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 Portugal is 42.84 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 64.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Portugal peaked at 47.36 deaths in 2018 and was at its lowest, 18.8 deaths, in 2000.
Portugal ranks 82nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Portugal, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.8 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 25.3 deaths | +34.6% |
| 2002 | 34.64 deaths | +36.9% |
| 2003 | 27.47 deaths | -20.7% |
| 2004 | 24.01 deaths | -12.6% |
| 2005 | 25.06 deaths | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 21.68 deaths | -13.5% |
| 2007 | 20.71 deaths | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 23.47 deaths | +13.3% |
| 2009 | 23.92 deaths | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 33.91 deaths | +41.8% |
| 2011 | 26.11 deaths | -23.0% |
| 2012 | 31.89 deaths | +22.1% |
| 2013 | 27.32 deaths | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 23.91 deaths | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 30.97 deaths | +29.5% |
| 2016 | 37.35 deaths | +20.6% |
| 2017 | 34.21 deaths | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 47.36 deaths | +38.4% |
| 2019 | 40.42 deaths | -14.7% |
| 2020 | 42.38 deaths | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 42.84 deaths | +1.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 42.84 deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 42.84 deaths, 1.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 42.84 deaths is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62.44 deaths, 69% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.51 deaths | 18.8 deaths | 34.64 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.34 deaths | 23.91 deaths | 47.36 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.61 deaths | 42.38 deaths | 42.84 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 79 Tajikistan 46.06 deaths compare
- 80 Serbia 45.05 deaths compare
- 81 Croatia 44.46 deaths compare
- 83 Kyrgyzstan 41.63 deaths compare
- 84 Republic of Moldova 40.72 deaths compare
- 85 Argentina 39.72 deaths compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Portugal?
- Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex in Portugal was 42.84 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 47.36 deaths in 2018.
- What is the lowest alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.8 deaths in 2000.
- How does Portugal rank for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex?
- Portugal ranks 82nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths by sex rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal 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.