Drug use disorder deaths by sex in South Korea
South Korea: Drug use disorder deaths by sex was 31.19 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Drug use disorder deaths by sex in South Korea, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, drug use disorder deaths by sex in South Korea stood at 31.19 deaths.
That represents a change of up 31.1% on the previous year and up 842.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drug use disorder deaths by sex in South Korea peaked at 36.07 deaths in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.31 deaths, in 2011.
South Korea ranks 53rd 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.
Drug use disorder deaths by sex in South Korea, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22.77 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 36.07 deaths | +58.4% |
| 2002 | 25.29 deaths | -29.9% |
| 2003 | 17.2 deaths | -32.0% |
| 2004 | 17.75 deaths | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 30.29 deaths | +70.6% |
| 2006 | 17.46 deaths | -42.4% |
| 2007 | 8.61 deaths | -50.7% |
| 2008 | 5.9 deaths | -31.5% |
| 2009 | 6.56 deaths | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 6.82 deaths | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 3.31 deaths | -51.5% |
| 2012 | 10.66 deaths | +222.1% |
| 2013 | 12.9 deaths | +21.0% |
| 2014 | 10.73 deaths | -16.8% |
| 2015 | 19.32 deaths | +80.1% |
| 2016 | 32.02 deaths | +65.7% |
| 2017 | 27.77 deaths | -13.3% |
| 2018 | 28.44 deaths | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 26.2 deaths | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 23.79 deaths | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 31.19 deaths | +31.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.79 deaths | 5.9 deaths | 36.07 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.82 deaths | 3.31 deaths | 32.02 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.49 deaths | 23.79 deaths | 31.19 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is drug use disorder deaths by sex in South Korea?
- Drug use disorder deaths by sex in South Korea was 31.19 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest drug use disorder deaths by sex recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 36.07 deaths in 2001.
- What is the lowest drug use disorder deaths by sex recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.31 deaths in 2011.
- How does South Korea rank for drug use disorder deaths by sex?
- South Korea ranks 53rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is drug use disorder deaths by sex rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 842.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Drug use disorder deaths by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from drug use disorders in females.