Deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex was 0.89 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
0.89
Change on year
up 81.6%
World rank
62nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
0.92
in 2016
All-time low
0.1
in 2008
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex in Republic of Korea, 2000–2021

00.20.40.60.812000201020212000: 0.182001: 0.42002: 0.182003: 0.252004: 0.282005: 0.372006: 0.262007: 0.152008: 0.12009: 0.232010: 0.192011: 0.122012: 0.342013: 0.332014: 0.372015: 0.622016: 0.922017: 0.662018: 0.762019: 0.792020: 0.492021: 0.89

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Republic of Korea recorded 0.89 for deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex in 2021.

The figure is up 81.6% on the previous year and up 641.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex in Republic of Korea peaked at 0.92 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.1, in 2008.

Republic of Korea ranks 62nd of 192 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.24 0.1 0.4 10
2010s 0.51 0.12 0.92 10
2020s 0.69 0.49 0.89 2

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See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex in Republic of Korea?
Deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex in Republic of Korea was 0.89 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 0.92 in 2016.
What is the lowest deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 2008.
How does Republic of Korea rank for deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex?
Republic of Korea ranks 62nd out of 192 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 641.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths amphetamine overdoses by sex
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
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