Deaths drug overdoses who in Kuwait
Kuwait: Deaths drug overdoses who was 27.88 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
27.88
Change on year
down 14.1%
World rank
90th
of 194 countries
All-time high
32.44
in 2020
All-time low
1.99
in 2001
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Deaths drug overdoses who in Kuwait, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths drug overdoses who in Kuwait is 27.88, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 14.1% on the previous year and up 270.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths drug overdoses who in Kuwait peaked at 32.44 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.99, in 2001.
Kuwait ranks 90th 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.
Deaths drug overdoses who in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.46 | — |
| 2001 | 1.99 | -19.1% |
| 2002 | 2.38 | +19.6% |
| 2003 | 3.02 | +26.9% |
| 2004 | 4.64 | +53.6% |
| 2005 | 5.59 | +20.5% |
| 2006 | 6.57 | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 6.3 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 7.97 | +26.5% |
| 2009 | 7.82 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 7.78 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 7.53 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 9.86 | +30.9% |
| 2013 | 12.05 | +22.2% |
| 2014 | 14.68 | +21.8% |
| 2015 | 20.1 | +36.9% |
| 2016 | 21.14 | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 26.27 | +24.3% |
| 2018 | 25.97 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 27.66 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 32.44 | +17.3% |
| 2021 | 27.88 | -14.1% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 27.88 is below the median for high income countries, which is 33.48, 83% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 27.88 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 54.26, 51% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.87 | 1.99 | 7.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.3 | 7.53 | 27.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.16 | 27.88 | 32.44 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths drug overdoses who in Kuwait?
- Deaths drug overdoses who in Kuwait was 27.88 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths drug overdoses who recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 32.44 in 2020.
- What is the lowest deaths drug overdoses who recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.99 in 2001.
- How does Kuwait rank for deaths drug overdoses who?
- Kuwait ranks 90th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths drug overdoses who rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 270.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths drug overdoses who. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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