Deaths drug use disorders by sex in South Korea
South Korea: Deaths drug use disorders by sex was 31.19 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
31.19
Change on year
up 31.1%
World rank
53rd
of 194 countries
All-time high
36.07
in 2001
All-time low
3.31
in 2011
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Deaths drug use disorders by sex in South Korea, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, deaths drug use disorders by sex in South Korea stood at 31.19.
That represents a change of up 31.1% on the previous year and up 842.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths drug use disorders by sex in South Korea peaked at 36.07 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.31, 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.
Deaths drug use disorders by sex in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22.77 | — |
| 2001 | 36.07 | +58.4% |
| 2002 | 25.29 | -29.9% |
| 2003 | 17.2 | -32.0% |
| 2004 | 17.75 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 30.29 | +70.6% |
| 2006 | 17.46 | -42.4% |
| 2007 | 8.61 | -50.7% |
| 2008 | 5.9 | -31.5% |
| 2009 | 6.56 | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 6.82 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 3.31 | -51.5% |
| 2012 | 10.66 | +222.1% |
| 2013 | 12.9 | +21.0% |
| 2014 | 10.73 | -16.8% |
| 2015 | 19.32 | +80.1% |
| 2016 | 32.02 | +65.7% |
| 2017 | 27.77 | -13.3% |
| 2018 | 28.44 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 26.2 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 23.79 | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 31.19 | +31.1% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 31.19 is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.22, 2.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 31.19 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.3, 24.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.79 | 5.9 | 36.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.82 | 3.31 | 32.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.49 | 23.79 | 31.19 | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths drug use disorders by sex in South Korea?
- Deaths drug use disorders by sex in South Korea was 31.19 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths drug use disorders by sex recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 36.07 in 2001.
- What is the lowest deaths drug use disorders by sex recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.31 in 2011.
- How does South Korea rank for deaths drug use disorders by sex?
- South Korea ranks 53rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths drug use disorders 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 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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