Deaths drug use disorders by sex in Estonia
Estonia: Deaths drug use disorders by sex was 21.39 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
21.39
Change on year
up 211.8%
World rank
64th
of 194 countries
All-time high
28.51
in 2016
All-time low
4.13
in 2001
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Deaths drug use disorders by sex in Estonia, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 21.39 for deaths drug use disorders by sex in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 211.8% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths drug use disorders by sex in Estonia peaked at 28.51 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4.13, in 2001.
Estonia ranks 64th 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 use disorders by sex in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.11 | — |
| 2001 | 4.13 | -19.2% |
| 2002 | 6.23 | +50.8% |
| 2003 | 5.07 | -18.6% |
| 2004 | 10.47 | +106.5% |
| 2005 | 5.35 | -48.9% |
| 2006 | 5.28 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 7.94 | +50.4% |
| 2008 | 8.95 | +12.7% |
| 2009 | 15.85 | +77.1% |
| 2010 | 16.83 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 18.3 | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 24.17 | +32.1% |
| 2013 | 21.07 | -12.8% |
| 2014 | 14.3 | -32.1% |
| 2015 | 13.34 | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 28.51 | +113.7% |
| 2017 | 19.89 | -30.2% |
| 2018 | 12.66 | -36.3% |
| 2019 | 8.96 | -29.2% |
| 2020 | 6.86 | -23.4% |
| 2021 | 21.39 | +211.8% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 21.39 is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.22, 1.5× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 21.39 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21.52, 99% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.44 | 4.13 | 15.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.8 | 8.96 | 28.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.12 | 6.86 | 21.39 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths drug use disorders by sex in Estonia?
- Deaths drug use disorders by sex in Estonia was 21.39 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths drug use disorders by sex recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 28.51 in 2016.
- What is the lowest deaths drug use disorders by sex recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.13 in 2001.
- How does Estonia rank for deaths drug use disorders by sex?
- Estonia ranks 64th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths drug use disorders by sex rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths drug use disorders by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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